Lane open on M61 southbound junction from M6 at Preston as repairs continue
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Lane open on M61 southbound junction from M6 at Preston as repairs continue
Posted on – 19th December, 2023 – 1:53pm | Author – Charlotte Everett | Posted in – Bamber Bridge, Preston News, Roads, South Ribble News, Transport[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Congestion on the M6 during Tuesday morning at Junction 31A Pic: Andrew Hodgson
One lane of two on the M61 junction from the M6 is now open on the motorway southbound following a collision on Tuesday morning. Advertisement [8] The lane between the M6 near Bamber Bridge and J9 M65 on the M61 is now open to motorists however, lane one remains closed for resurfacing which will take place overnight during Tuesday (19 December) evening into Wednesday (20 December).
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Diversions are in place following the fuel spillage from the crash which is affecting traffic on the M6[9] and M65. Congestion was building back to the Broughton Interchange on the M6 but as of Tuesday afternoon it’s the section from the Tickled Trout junction at Samlesbury southbound which is mainly affected. Advertisements
The diversion is:
- From J9 of the M61 take the M65 eastbound
- Bear left and exit at J1 of the M65
- Re-join the M6 southbound
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and are advised to make alternative travel arrangements. Subscribe: You can now opt-in to receive Blog Preston news updates through Whatsapp[11]. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.[13]
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