M6 slip roads including Lancaster junctions to undergo repair work during 2026
Slips roads along a large length of the M6 are to undergo repair work throughout 2026.
The work includes the full stretch of the motorway both northbound and southbound between junctions 16 and 45.
National Highways has applied to make an order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 covering the counties of Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester to enable maintenance and improvement works to be carried out in safety.
The effect of the order will be to impose restrictions and prohibitions on the following lengths of carriageway:
(i) the M6, in both directions, between junctions 16 and 45
(ii) all slip and link roads leading to and from the lengths of carriageway described above
(iii) the Grey Moor Roundabout
(iv) the Rose Hill Roundabout
(v) Bamber Bridge Interchange Roundabout
The works are expected to take place overnight between 7pm and 6am (7am on Saturday and Sunday mornings) during a period starting on Friday January 2 2026 and ending on Tuesday December 22 2026.
The duration of each restriction or prohibition will vary depending upon the nature of the work being undertaken on each occasion.
During any road closures traffic will be diverted via alternative junctions of the M6 and local roads.
The restrictions and prohibitions will only apply during such times and to such extent as indicated by traffic signs.
Another recent public notice is: Westmorland and Furness Council have given notice of a temporary traffic regulation order to enable utility works to be carried out in Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale.
This will prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the section of Main Street from its junction with New Road, extending in a southerly direction for approximately 95 metres.
A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times and a suitable alternative route for vehicles will be signed and available via the A65, B6446 Kendal Road, New Road and the unrestricted section of Main Street.
The order will come into operation on December 1 and may continue in force for a maximum duration of 18 months.
However, it is anticipated that the restriction will only be required for two days and only as and when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed.