Broken down car causes severe delays on M6 near Leyland
Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 11:30 · Archive
A broken down car on the M6 northbound near Leyland has caused severe delays and congestion.
A broken down car on the M6 northbound has caused severe traffic disruption near Leyland. The vehicle blocked the northbound carriageway between J27 at Crow Orchard Road (Standish) and J28 at Leyland Way.
According to AA Traffic Maps, initial delays reached 17 minutes with average speeds of 10 mph in the affected area. The Lancashire Telegraph later reported delays of up to 55 minutes, whilst the Lancashire Post and Blackpool Gazette reported delays of approximately 50 minutes with congestion extending over five miles.
National Highways confirmed that all lanes have since reopened on the motorway. However, the Blackpool Gazette and Lancashire Post warned that significant delays remain on approach to the previously affected section, despite the lanes being clear.
How it is being reported
- Drivers warned of major delays of up to 50 minutes and 5 miles of congestion on M6 close to M55National Highways said all lanes have since reopened, but warned delays of 50 minutes and five miles of congestion remain on approach.Blackpool Gazette · 22 Oct, 10:54
- M6 delays of 50 minutes and 5 miles of congestion after lanes closure between Leyland and WiganAll lanes have reopened but delays remain on approach...Lancashire Post · 22 Oct, 10:31
- Live updates as 'severe 55-minute delays' reported on M6There are severe delays on the M6 in Leyland. We are providing live updates.Lancashire Telegraph · 22 Oct, 10:02
- Live updates as 'severe 55-minute delays' reported on M6There are severe delays on the M6 in Leyland. We are providing live updates.Lancashire Telegraph · 22 Oct, 10:02
- RECAP as 'severe 55-minute delays' reported on M6There are severe delays on the M6 in Leyland. We are providing live updates.Lancashire Telegraph · 22 Oct, 10:02
- M6 traffic LIVE updates as 'broken down car' causes severe delays near LeylandThe average speed is 10 mphLancsLive · 22 Oct, 08:43
In this story: M6 · Leyland · National Highways · AA Traffic Maps
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