UPDATED: LENGTHY delays are set to continue on M6 after the northbound carriageway due to an infrastructure defect, involving land subsidence along the embankment, discovered during overnight planned roadworks.
The M6 was closed northbound between J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Knutsford) due to the infrastructure defect. Specialist engineers were sent to the scene and working to assess the damage and reopen the road as soon as it is safe. One of four lanes remains closed but delays are ongoing.
National Highways is advising drivers to expect significant delays with one lane remaining closed. The entry slip road at junction 18 also remains closed.
A specialist engineer has carried out an inspection on land subsidence along the embankment, and repairs will be taking place. A large, temporary barrier is also being installed for the protection of HGVs while work is completed.
Significant delays are expected, and road users are advised to plan their journeys and if possible avoid the area at peak times.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com and the Twitter account @HighwaysNWEST. For urgent real-time assistance, our 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up-to-the minute information on 0300 123 5000.
❗⛔❗ Two lanes closed (of four) #M6 NB J18 (#HolmesChapel) to J19 (#Knutsford) due to an infrastructure defect.
➕⌛ Long delays, especially at peak times. Plan your journey and use alternative routes if poss.
🛠️🦺 Embankment repairs to take place. Thanks for your patience.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) July 13, 2023
UPDATE – Lanes 1 and 2 remain CLOSED on the #M6 northbound between J18 (#HolmesChapel) and J19 (#Knutsford) for an infrastructure defect to be inspected.
There are currently delays of 60 mins on approach to the lane closures pic.twitter.com/Ab0FPI73Rk
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) July 13, 2023
