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The M6 is one of the UK’s longest and busiest motorways, linking the Midlands with the North West of England and Scotland.
It passes through major cities like Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool and has many junctions and interchanges with other motorways and roads. However, the M6 is also prone to traffic delays and congestion, especially during peak hours, holidays and weekends. Accidents, roadworks, closures and diversions can also affect your journey time and route.
The M6 motorway is a major route in the United Kingdom, connecting the Midlands with the North West of England. It is one of the busiest motorways in the country and is known for its frequent traffic delays. You can stay updated with the latest M6 traffic news and plan your journey accordingly with TrafficDelays.co.uk.
Current Traffic Conditions
Traffic news for the M6 motorway in North West England and the West Midlands.
Latest M6 Motorway Congestion
M6 J23 northbound exit | Northbound | Congestion | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 2 December 2023.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:10:21 GMT
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M6 Accidents / Incidents
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It begins at Junction 19 of the M1 and the western end of the A14 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby, before heading northwest. It passes Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Preston, Lancaster and Carlisle before terminating at Junction 45 near Gretna.
Northbound Roadworks and Delays
M6 northbound between J27 and J28 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J26 and J28 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:19:15 GMTlink road from M65 J1 to M6 J29 northbound | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J29 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 December 2023 to 10 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:18:45 GMTM6 northbound between J3 and J3A | Northbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:15:05 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M6 J21A northbound to M62 J10 westbound | Northbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J21A to M62 west. Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:13:05 GMTM6 northbound between J22 and J23 | Northbound | Road Works | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J22 and J23 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:04 GMTM6 northbound between J22 and J23 | Northbound | Road Works | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J22 and J23 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:04 GMTM6 northbound within J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:03 on 1 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2024.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:04 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J22 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J22 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:04 GMTlink road from M5 northbound to M6 J8 southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Sandwell District
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Sandwell District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:02 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J15 and J16 | Northbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J15 and J16 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:02:02 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J9 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:59 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J8 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:59 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J32 and J33 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J32 and J33 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:58 GMTM6 northbound within J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:57 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J10 and J10A | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J8 and J11 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 1 December 2023 to 05:00 on 16 December 2023.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:00:57 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound within J23 | Northbound | Road Works | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 northbound at junction J23 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:45:06 GMTM6 northbound within J23 | Northbound | Road Works | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J21A from M62 westbound and J23 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:44 on 1 December 2023 to 06:00 on 4 December 2023.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:44:26 GMTM6 northbound between J34 and J35 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J34 and J35 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:08:37 GMTM6 northbound between J42 and J43 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J43 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:02:14 GMTM6 northbound between J21A and J22 | Northbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J21A and J22 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:59:32 GMTM6 northbound between J41 and J42 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 4 December 2023 to 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:10:01 GMTM6 northbound within J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 February 2024 to 10 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2024 to 17 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 February 2024 to 24 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:19 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound within J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:17 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound within J20 after M56 J9 eastbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 northbound at junction J20 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound within J20 before M56 J9 westbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire East
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J19 and J20 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 23 December 2023.
M6 Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound within J20 before M56 J9 westbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire East
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J19 and J20 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 J33 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J33 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 15 December 2023 to 06:00 on 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 J10 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J10A and J11 | Northbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J9 and J11 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 09:01 on 25 August 2023 to 06:00 on 29 December 2023.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J10 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J4 after M42 J7A northbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J4A and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M6 J20 northbound to A50 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire East
Location : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J20 to A50. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 17 January 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M6 Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J21A and J22 | Northbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J21A and J22 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 December 2023 to 06:00 on 4 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J15 and J16 | Northbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J15 and J16 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 December 2023 to 4 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J4 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 December 2023 to 06:00 on 3 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 northbound between J35 and J36 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J35 and J36 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 3 January 2024 to 06:00 on 4 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J31A and J32 | Northbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J31A and J32 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 7 December 2023 to 06:00 on 8 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J38 and J39 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J38 and J39 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 5 December 2023 to 19:00 on 18 December 2023.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J37 and J38 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J38 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 January 2024 to 06:00 on 10 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 northbound between J37 and J38 | Northbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J38 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 January 2024 to 06:00 on 9 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
The M6 motorway has major junctions with the M56 and M62 near Warrington, giving access to Chester, Manchester and Liverpool. It also meets the M65 at Junction 29, south of Preston, which connects Blackburn and Burnley, and the M55 at Junction 32, north of Preston, which links it to Blackpool.
Southbound Roadworks and Delays
M6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 December 2023.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:32:12 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 December 2023 to 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:32:12 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J31 and J30 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J31 and J29 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:02:11 GMTM6 southbound between J33 and J32 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J33 and J32 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:01:05 GMTlink road from M6 southbound J21A to M62 westbound J10 | Southbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J21A to M62 West. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2023 to 05:00 on 9 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:13:05 GMTM6 southbound within J23 | Southbound | Road Works | St. Helens District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J24 and J23 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
M6 St. Helens District Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:04 GMTM6 southbound between J2 and J1 | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J2 and J1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Litter Clearance. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:03 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J7 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Sandwell District
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Live M6 Sandwell District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:02 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M5 northbound to M6 J8 southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Sandwell District
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Sandwell District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:02 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J7 | Southbound | Road Works | Sandwell District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J8 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Sandwell District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:04:02 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound at the Keele services between J16 and J15 | Southbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J16 and J15 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:02:02 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J10A and J10 | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:02:00 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J10 | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound at junction J10 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:59 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J10 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:59 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J10 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J11 and J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 1 December 2023 to 05:00 on 22 January 2024.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:01:00 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M6 J21A southbound to M62 J10 eastbound | Southbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J21A to M62 East. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:15:36 GMTLink road from M62 J10 eastbound to M6 J21a southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Warrington
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J21A from M62 Eastbound. Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:15 on 1 December 2023 to 06:00 on 4 December 2023.
M6 Warrington Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:15:05 GMTM6 southbound within J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:17 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 February 2024 to 10 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2024 to 17 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 February 2024 to 24 February 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 February 2024 to 2 March 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:17 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 January 2024 to 13 January 2024. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 January 2024 to 20 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:17 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from A38(M) to M6 J6 southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:17 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2023 to 06:00 on 9 March 2024.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J6 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 December 2023 to 16 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J10 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J11 and J9 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 09:01 on 25 August 2023 to 06:00 on 29 December 2023.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J7 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Birmingham District
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 and J6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2024.
Live M6 Birmingham District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound at the Keele services slip road between J16 and J15 | Southbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at Keele Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 December 2023 to 06:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound at the Keele services slip road between J16 and J15 | Southbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at Keele Services. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 December 2023 to 06:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J4 after M42 J7A northbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J4A and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J10 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Walsall District
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Live M6 Walsall District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J38 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J38 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 January 2024 to 06:00 on 12 January 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 southbound between J37 and J36 | Southbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J38 and J36 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 January 2024 to 06:00 on 13 January 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 southbound at the Southwaite services between J42 and J41 | Southbound | Road Works | Cumbria
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J42 and J41 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 December 2023 to 19:00 on 5 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
M6 Cumbria Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:00 on 14 August 2022 to 06:00 on 15 July 2024.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 July 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M6 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound within J8 | Southbound | Road Works | Sandwell District
Location : The M6 southbound at junction J8 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 December 2023.
Live M6 Sandwell District Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound at the Keele services slip road between J16 and J15 | Southbound | Road Works | Staffordshire
Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at Keele Services. Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 December 2023 to 06:00 on 5 December 2023.
Live M6 Staffordshire Travel Updates
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT Live Traffic NewsM6 southbound between J35 and J34 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J37 and J34 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 4 December 2023 to 06:00 on 23 March 2024.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMTM6 southbound between J33 and J32 | Southbound | Road Works | Lancashire
Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J33 and J32 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 5 December 2023 to 06:00 on 6 December 2023. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
M6 Lancashire Live Traffic News
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:16:38 GMT
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Traffic news supplied by UK Traffic Delays open data. The latest traffic news, roadworks and travel reports for the M6 motorway in North West England.
How Long Is The M6?
The M6 motorway is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom, running for just over 230 miles (370 km) from the Midlands to the border with Scotland. It begins at Junction 19 of the M1 and the western end of the A14 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby before heading north-west. It passes Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Preston, Lancaster and Carlisle before terminating at Junction 45 near Gretna.
Which Major Towns Can Be Reached From The M6?
The following major UK towns and cities can be reached via the M6 motorway; Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Warrington, Wigan, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal, Penrith and Carlisle.
When Was The M6 Built?
The first section of the motorway was the Preston bypass, which opened on 5th December 1958 and was built by a company called Tarmac Construction. It was the first motorway in the United Kingdom and was opened by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
What is The M6 Toll?
The M6 Toll is a toll road in Great Britain. It was designed primarily to provide an easier route for traffic driving past Birmingham from the country’s northwest to London and the southeast. The M6 Toll runs for 27 miles from the M6 (Junction 3a)/ the M42 (Junction 9) and through the Midlands, re-joining the M6 at Junction 11a (near Cannock).
How Busy is The M6 Motorway
The M6 motorway is one of the UK’s busiest and most important roads, connecting major cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. It is also the longest motorway in the country, spanning 232 miles (373 km) from Catthorpe in Leicestershire to Gretna in Scotland. The M6 carries an average of 120,000 vehicles per day, with some sections exceeding 200,000 vehicles per day.
The busiest sections of the M6 are usually those near urban areas, where traffic congestion is expected during peak hours. According to the Department for Transport, the most heavily trafficked section of the M6 in 2019 was between Junctions 20 and 21 in Cheshire, where the motorway meets the M56 and the A50. This section carried 162,300 vehicles per day. Other busy areas include Junctions 21A to 26 in Lancashire, where the motorway meets the M62 and the M58; Junctions 6 to 8 in West Midlands, where the motorway meets the A38(M) and the M5; and Junctions 30 to 32 in Lancashire, where the motorway meets the M61 and the M55.
Traffic Volumes
The quietest sections of the M6 are usually those in rural areas, where traffic volumes are lower and more variable. According to Google Maps, some of the most peaceful sections of the M6 as of April 2023 are between junctions 42 and 45 in Cumbria, where the motorway passes through Carlisle and crosses the border into Scotland; between junctions 36 and 39 in Cumbria, where the highway runs over Shap Fell at an elevation of 1050 ft (320 m), one of the highest points on any motorway in the UK and between junctions 2 and 4 in Warwickshire, where the motorway meets the M69 and the M42.
The traffic volumes and patterns on the M6 can vary depending on several factors, such as weather conditions, roadworks, accidents, events and holidays. To avoid delays and plan your journey better, you can use our live traffic cameras to check the current traffic situation on any section of the M6. Our interactive map can also find alternative routes or nearby services. Whether you travel for business or leisure, we hope you have a safe and smooth journey on the M6 motorway.
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You are WELL OUT with your suggestion of “10 minutes delay” on the M6, around Blackpool – take us 35 minutes to move about 6 miles!!?? 😕😕
Injunction 32 north bound to junction 33 open
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M6 lane 3 and 4 closed m6 B 281.5
M6 Northbound Junction 20 heading to Lockerbie – Escorted 4.26m wideload.
Congestion between junction 14 and 15 northbound. Been here for over an hour now yet not listed on your site??? No idea why this is happening or any estimate of how long we are expected to just sit here???
M6 southbound at junction 12 at a standstill being held by police while roadworks are being set up. This is too early for any start times for the usual roadworks down here and is unacceptable. Isn’t it about time these delays were actually notified on this site before we all get stuck in them!!!
M6 Northbound at junction 31 traffic being held at a standstill by police
M6 Warrington – 3 lanes closed due to severe accident. Traffic at standstill
M6 j34 southbound stationary
M6 southbound traffic at a standstill at junction 10a
M6 j13 – j14 northbound, stand still traffic
The M6 comes up North which might surprise you get upto date there has been a closure between 33 n 32 can we have an UPDATE
M6 southbound at junction 43 Carlisle traffic at a standstill due to accident
M6 northbound junction 3.. 10 minute delay????? Been sat here an hour already!
The middle lane on the m6 has not moved in the past hour due to animals on road the cars haven’t moved at all since the congestion started
M6 northbound junction 21a – 3 out 4 lanes closed causing slow trailing traffic
Thank you for your live update comment, much appreciated.