M6 Northbound closed at Thelwall Viaduct
21.05: Our live coverage has now concluded
Our live coverage has now concluded. However you can keep a track on the latest traffic situation on our traffic and travel page.
20.53: Drivers injuries not thought to be life threatening
Police have said that the driver of the lorry is not believed to have suffered any life-threatening injuries.
However, three lanes remain closed on the northbound carriageway due to serious damage caused to the barrier. One lane will remain open with a reduced speed limit.
These lane closures will remain in place for some time, and are expected to continue into the morning. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route during this time.
However, three lanes remain closed on the northbound carriageway due to serious damage caused to the barrier. One lane will remain open with a reduced speed limit.
These lane closures will remain in place for some time, and are expected to continue into the morning. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route during this time.
20.20: Lanes Remain Closed
Lanes remain closed due to ‘significant barrier damage’ after HGV crashes off viaduct.
National Highways have announced that one lane has reopened on the M6 northbound to let trapped traffic through.
National Highways have announced that one lane has reopened on the M6 northbound to let trapped traffic through.
20.00: Diversions are now in place
Diverted traffic should follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol:
Exit M6 at J20 and follow the slip-road to the Lymm Interchange roundabout
At the roundabout take the first exit to the A50 Knutsford Lane
Remain on the A50 over the junction with the A56
At the junction with the A5061 turn right to remain on the A50
Continue to the junction with the A57 Manchester Road and turn right
Follow the A57 Manchester Road to the M6 J21
Take the third exit from the junction roundabout to re-join the M6 northbound
Road users on the M56 westbound bound for the M6 northbound should continue to J10, exit and circulate the roundabout to re-join the M56 eastbound and then exit at J9 on to the link road to J20 of the M6 Lymm Interchange and follow the above diversion route.
Keep tuned in to Cheshire’s MIX56 for LIVE on-air updates on the Jim O'Connor Show.
Exit M6 at J20 and follow the slip-road to the Lymm Interchange roundabout
At the roundabout take the first exit to the A50 Knutsford Lane
Remain on the A50 over the junction with the A56
At the junction with the A5061 turn right to remain on the A50
Continue to the junction with the A57 Manchester Road and turn right
Follow the A57 Manchester Road to the M6 J21
Take the third exit from the junction roundabout to re-join the M6 northbound
Road users on the M56 westbound bound for the M6 northbound should continue to J10, exit and circulate the roundabout to re-join the M56 eastbound and then exit at J9 on to the link road to J20 of the M6 Lymm Interchange and follow the above diversion route.
Keep tuned in to Cheshire’s MIX56 for LIVE on-air updates on the Jim O'Connor Show.
19.50: M6 Northbound CLOSED between J20 LYMM INTERCHANGE and J21Woolston A57
We are getting reports that a HGV has left the carriageway on the Thelwall Viaduct. Emergency services are at the scene.
There are major delays southbound.
There are major delays southbound.
