M6 to close two nights a week south of Lancaster

The M6 northbound will be closed between junction 32 Preston and junction 33 Galgate on Thursdays and Saturdays from September 12.

National Highways said there is Whittingham Lane bridge maintenance from Saturday, September 12 until October 29.

A National Highways spokesman said: “Work involves bridge deck repairs, waterproofing and resurfacing the northbound carriageway.

“There will be a temporary lane closure for the duration of work. On the M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 there will be overnight closures on Thursdays and Saturdays.

The M6 Northbound is to be closed two nights a week for bridge works. Traffic will be diverted onto the A6 at junction 32 and come back on the motorway at junction 33.placeholder image
The M6 Northbound is to be closed two nights a week for bridge works. Traffic will be diverted onto the A6 at junction 32 and come back on the motorway at junction 33.

“Traffic management will be removed to accommodate heavier traffic flows on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

“To do this, we'll close the M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 overnight (11pm - 6am) each Thursday and Saturday.

“During closures you'll be diverted off the M6 at junction 32/M55 junction 1 onto the A6, from the A6, you'll rejoin the M6 at junction 33.

“We’re working closely with Lancashire County Council to manage motorists during the closures.

“We'll maintain access for emergency services.

“Please remember that closures can change at short notice.

"Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.”

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