THE motorway network around Warrington faced another day of delays following a number of incidents including a five vehicle crash, involving a trailer carrying cows, which caused severe delays on Thursday morning.
Police closed the M6 in both directions while the cows, which were unharmed, were moved to the safety of another vehicle.
The road was reopened on the M6 southbound at junction 21A for the Croft interchange at around 12.50pm but then two lanes were closed again at 1.45pm due to a broken down lorry.
All lanes have now re-opened.
The cows are still safe and well. Will advise when it has been reopened. M6SB J21sb pic.twitter.com/8RturSnGar
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) September 13, 2018
#M6 southbound within J21A near #Warrington. #Trafficofficers have worked with recovery contractors and have cleared the vehicle from the carriageway. All lanes have been RE-OPENED. Please allow extra time for your journey as residual delays of 50 minutes remain on the approach. pic.twitter.com/eKH4Motyra
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) September 13, 2018
#M6 southbound within J21A near #Warrington. Lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are closed due to a broken down vehicle. Recovery is en-route and our @HighwaysNWEST traffic officers are on scene. Please take care on approach. pic.twitter.com/CC398DsfpO
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) September 13, 2018
Update – #M62 westbound within J11 near #Risley. All lanes have RE-OPENED after the earlier collision. Delays remain on approach, however should now begin to ease. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/2qxEmCBN6C
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) September 13, 2018