TRAFFIC is growing on the M6 after a crash involving two lorries has led to a lane closure in both directions.
The incident took place between Junction 20, Lymm interchange, and Junction 21 at Woolston.
The crash has left Thelwall Viaduct needing emergency repairs, causing the lane closure.
1 lane is closed on the #M6 in both directions between J20 #Lymm to J21 #Warrington for emergency central reservation barrier repairs following a collision.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) July 31, 2023
Delays of up to 40 minutes on the southbound carriageway and 20 minutes northbound. pic.twitter.com/Z1TwPtqOzZ
As a result lane four is closed both southbound and northbound, with traffic growing.
According to Traffic England, there is roughly 30 minutes of delay against normal traffic time, and normal traffic conditions are expected between 7.45am and 8am.
Cheshire Police have been contacted for comment.
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