M6 traffic: Rush hour chaos as motorway CLOSED due to crash sparking huge queues with police scrambled
Drivers have been urged to fine alternative routes
DRIVERS have been hit with rush hour chaos this morning as the M6 shuts down three of four lanes after a crash.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic was sparked after a collision on the M6 Northbound between junctions 31 Preston and 31A Ribbleton.
Lanes one, two and three have since been closed off and will remain shut “for some time”, according to cops.
Motorists have been warned of “heavy and slow moving” congestion in the area.
Those affected have been urged to find an alternative route before setting out on their journey.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “Lanes one, two and three M6 Northbound between junctions 31 and 31A are closed due to a road traffic collision. They will be closed for some time.
“Traffic will be heavy and slow moving. We’d recommend looking for an alternative route. We’ll update you here once the road is open.”
A National Highways north west spokesperson added: “Three (of four) lanes closed on the M6 in Lancashire northbound between J31 Preston and J31A Ribbleton due to a collision. National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene, thank you for your patience.”