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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M6:

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M6 INFORMATION

Motorway Information

Motorway
M6
Description
The main western north-south motorway linking the North West of England with the South. Starts at M1 near Rugby and terminates at the A74(M) at Gretna which continues to Glasgow.
Counties
Leicestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria
Length
232.2 mi (373.7 km) 
Existed Since
1958 - present 
Completed
Completed in 2008 
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      M6 North J20

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M6 northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an accident closing one lane at junction J20. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10:15 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 09:20:02

      M6 Traffic North J19-J20

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J19 (Northwich) and J20 (Macclesfield), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier accident. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10:15 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 09:40:03

      Traffic M6 North

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      , expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 22 May 2013 to 24 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      Traffic M6 North J35-J36

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 23 May 2013 to 6 am on 24 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      Traffic M6 North J22-J21A

      No Delay

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J21A (Manchester) and J22 (Newton le Willows), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, between 9 pm and 5 am, from 23 May 2013 to 25 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      M6 North J41-J42

      Roadworks

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 19 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      M6 North J5-J8

      Roadworks

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J5 (Birmingham) and J8 (Birmingham), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, between 1:29 pm and 6 am, from 1 January 2013 to 1 January 2014.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic M6 South J9

      Roadworks

      The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J9 (Wednesbury) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 8 April 2013 to 26 June 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      M6 Traffic South J5-J8

      Roadworks

      On the M6 southbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham) and J5 (Birmingham), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, from 1:29 pm on 1 January 2013 to 6 am on 1 January 2014.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      M6 Traffic South J22-J21A

      Roadworks

      On the M6 southbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J21A (Manchester), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks, from 7:51 pm on 20 May 2013 to 6 am on 24 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      Traffic M6 North J9

      Roadworks

      The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J9 (Wednesbury) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 8 April 2013 to 26 June 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      M6 North J14-J15

      Roadworks

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke on Trent), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 29 May 2013 to 5 am on 30 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      Traffic M6 South J14-J15

      Roadworks

      On the M6 southbound between junctions J15 (Stoke on Trent) and J14 (Stafford), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, from 10 pm on 30 May 2013 to 5 am on 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:04

      A1 Traffic South J41

      Broken Down Vehicle

      On the A1(M) southbound between junction J41 and the A162, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to a broken down vehicle closing one lane between the junctions with the M62 and the A639. Normal traffic conditions expected from 10:30 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 09:40:03

      Traffic A1

      A1 Traffic South

      Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

      The A1 southbound exit slip to the A638 will be closed , due to barrier repairs, from 8 pm on 30 May 2013 to 5 am on 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic A1

      A1(M) Traffic South J41

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the A1(M) southbound between junction J41 and the A162, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier broken down vehicle. Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:30 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic A1(M)

      Traffic A1(M) South J47-J48

      Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delay

      On the A1(M) southbound between junctions J48 and J47, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to an overturned vehicle closing two lanes between junctions J47 and J46. Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:00 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic A1(M)

      A1(M) Traffic South J47-J48

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the A1(M) southbound between junctions J48 and J47, there are currently delays of 20 mins caused by congestion due to an overturned vehicle closing two lanes between junctions J47 and J46. Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:00 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic A1(M)

      A64 North

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the A64 northbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster East and the A1237 York South, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to a serious accident closing two lanes. Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:30 am.

      Reported: 24/05/2013 10:00:03

      Traffic A64

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      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Saturday) in Bradford will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 48°f and a nighttime temperature of 35°f (9°c/2°c). Wind will be coming in from the NNE, reaching 22mph. On Sunday it'll be sunny intervals , with 9 miles per hour wind from the N. Daytime temperatures will reach 49°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 38°f (9°c/4°c).

      Wind from the NW will reach mph in Bradford on Monday), with sunny in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 49°f, and 41°f overnight (9°c/5°c). Tuesday's weather will be white cloud in Bradford, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 50°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 42°f (10°c/6°c).

      Bradford
      25 MAY
      MAX 48° (9°c)
      MIN 35° (2°c)
      WIND 22mph (NNE)
      		26 MAY
      MAX 49° (9°c)
      MIN 38° (4°c)
      WIND 9mph (N)
      		27 MAY
      MAX 49° (9°c)
      MIN 41° (5°c)
      WIND 9mph (NW)
      		28 MAY
      MAX 50° (10°c)
      MIN 42° (6°c)
      WIND 11mph (SW)

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      101.8 FMBranch FM (Dewsbury)
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      103.0 FMKey 103 (Saddleworth)
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