Today’s M6 Motorway Congestion
- M6 northbound between J6 and J7 | Northbound | Congestion | Birmingham DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 18 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Live Birmingham District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:17:20 GMT
Live M6 Accident Updates
- No Reported Accidents
Northbound M6 Closures and Traffic Delays
- M6 J17 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire EastLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:16:10 GMT - M6 northbound between J16 and J17 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire EastLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:47 GMT - M6 northbound within J7 | Northbound | Road Works | Sandwell DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live Sandwell District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:38:17 GMT - M6 northbound between J17 and J18 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and ChesterLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J17 and J18 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:54 GMT - M6 fast slip from A534 northbound to M6 J17 northbound | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire EastLocation : The M6 northbound. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:54 GMT - M6 northbound between J17 and J18 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and ChesterLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J17 and J18 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 22:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:53 GMT - M6 northbound between J3 and J3A | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadside Drains Works. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:03:54 GMT - M6 northbound within J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Sandwell DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live Sandwell District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:03:50 GMT - M6 northbound between J7 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | Sandwell DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J7 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Live Sandwell District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:03:50 GMT - M6 fast slip from M6 J4 southbound exit to A446 northbound | Southbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The junction of the M6 J4 and the A446 . Reason : Bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:03:49 GMT - M6 northbound between J6 and J7 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Live Birmingham District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:44 GMT - M6 J31 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | LancashireLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J31 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Lancashire Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:12:45 GMT - M6 northbound between J30 and J31 | Northbound | Road Works | LancashireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J29 and J31 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Lancashire Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:12:45 GMT - M6 northbound within J31 | Northbound | Road Works | LancashireLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J31 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Lancashire Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:12:45 GMT - M6 northbound between J44 and J45 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J44 and J45 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:05:39 GMT - M6 northbound between J44 and J45 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J44 and J45 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 06:00 on 25 May 2026 to 20:00 on 26 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 27 May 2026 to 29 May 2026. Schedule : From 06:00 on 30 May 2026 to 20:00 on 31 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 1 June 2026 to 5 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:05:39 GMT - M6 northbound at the Southwaite services between J41 and J42 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:09:08 GMT - M6 northbound between J14 and J15 | Northbound | Road Works | StaffordshireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J14 and J15 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:30 from 19 May 2026 to 21 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:30 from 26 May 2026 to 29 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:30 from 1 June 2026 to 5 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 17:30 from 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026.
Live Staffordshire Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:59 GMT - M6 northbound between J20 and J21 | Northbound | Road Works | WarringtonLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J19 and J21 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 June 2026.
Warrington Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J11A and J12 | Northbound | Road Works | StaffordshireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 May 2026 to 06:00 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Staffordshire Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J16 and J17 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire EastLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:00 on 9 June 2026 to 06:00 on 10 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Cheshire East Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound within J42 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 12 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J44 and J45 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J44 and J45 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 06:06 on 11 May 2026 to 06:00 on 18 July 2026.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J41 and J42 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 19 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J17 and J18 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and ChesterLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J17 and J18 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 May 2026 to 05:00 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J35 and J36 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J35 and J36 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 May 2026 to 06:00 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 J28 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | LancashireLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 23 April 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lancashire Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J10 and J10A | Northbound | Road Works | Walsall DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 May 2026 to 06:00 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Walsall District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J12 and J13 | Northbound | Road Works | StaffordshireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J12 and J13 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 May 2026 to 06:00 on 22 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Live Staffordshire Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J37 and J38 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J44 and J45 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J44 and J45 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 19 May 2026 to 21 May 2026. Schedule : From 06:00 on 22 May 2026 to 06:00 on 25 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 J26 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Wigan DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J26 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Wigan District Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J6 and J7 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 June 2026 to 13 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live Birmingham District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J38 and J39 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J39 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:00 on 1 September 2025 to 05:00 on 30 June 2026.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J32 and J33 | Northbound | Road Works | LancashireLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J32 and J33 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 18:00 from 26 May 2026 to 28 May 2026.
Lancashire Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - link road from A38(M) to M6 J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 May 2026 to 22 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 June 2026 to 6 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live Birmingham District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 J26 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Wigan DistrictLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J26 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Wigan District Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J5 and J6 | Northbound | Road Works | Birmingham DistrictLocation : 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 1 June 2026 to 6 June 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Birmingham District Travel News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 northbound between J38 and J39 | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J39 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT - M6 J42 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | CumbriaLocation : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J42 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 May 2026 to 05:00 on 20 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Cumbria Live Traffic News
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:07:20 GMT
Southbound M6 Lane Closures and Roadworks
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M6 Northbound 21a/21 massive delay at 9:08am still no mention. Poor.
only in this country can they keep motorways closed for so long for while clearing away accidents etc. It’s shameful and embarrassing.
on the m6 last night j6 to j7 no warnigs of road works on overhead signs.the motorway was closed at J7 this part of the motorway allways seams to have road works.are the road works not done correctly the first time.?????
Delays on the M6 J38/40, you say between 15 minutes and 3 hours. Guess what I’ve been stuck in it for 7 hours. Try telling the public the truth for a change!!!!!
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.