Slow M6 traffic in Preston causing delays to northbound journeys

Slow-moving traffic is leading to delays on the northbound M6 in Preston this afternoon (Wednesday, August 25).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 25th Aug 2021, 13:38 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2021, 13:40 BST
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National Highways - formerly known as Highways England - said congestion is causing tailbacks from junctions 29 (M65, Lostock Hall) to 31A (B6242 Bluebell Way, Longridge).

The agency said traffic has struggled to recover after an accident earlier this morning between J31A and J32.

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The accident scene was cleared by 10.50am, but as of 1.30pm there is still slow-moving traffic northbound from junction 29 to 31A.

National Highways - formerly known as Highways England - said congestion is causing tailbacks from junctions 29 (M65, Lostock Hall) to 31A (B6242 Bluebell Way, Longridge) in Preston this afternoonNational Highways - formerly known as Highways England - said congestion is causing tailbacks from junctions 29 (M65, Lostock Hall) to 31A (B6242 Bluebell Way, Longridge) in Preston this afternoon
National Highways - formerly known as Highways England - said congestion is causing tailbacks from junctions 29 (M65, Lostock Hall) to 31A (B6242 Bluebell Way, Longridge) in Preston this afternoon

There is also reports of congestion on the M61, with delays from Chorley to the motorway interchange with the M65 at Walton Summit.

National Highways say the approximate travel time through congestion is around 20 minutes.

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