M6 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M6
M6 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M6:
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 delayOn 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 09:20:02M6 Traffic North J19-J20
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 09:40:03Traffic 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 10:00:04Traffic M6 North J35-J36
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 10:00:04Traffic M6 North J22-J21A
No DelayOn 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 10:00:03M6 North J41-J42
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:03M6 North J5-J8
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:03Traffic M6 South J9
RoadworksThe 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 10:00:03M6 Traffic South J5-J8
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:04M6 Traffic South J22-J21A
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:04Traffic M6 North J9
RoadworksThe 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 10:00:03M6 North J14-J15
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:04Traffic M6 South J14-J15
RoadworksOn 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 10:00:04A1 Traffic South J41
Broken Down VehicleOn 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 09:40:03Traffic A1
A1 Traffic South
Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closureThe 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 10:00:03Traffic A1
A1(M) Traffic South J41
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 10:00:03Traffic A1(M)
Traffic A1(M) South J47-J48
Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delayOn 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 10:00:03Traffic A1(M)
A1(M) Traffic South J47-J48
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 10:00:03Traffic A1(M)
A64 North
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 10:00:03Traffic A64
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More Information
M6 Motorway Services
Burton-in-Kendal Services
M6 between J35 / J36
Carnforth Services
M6 at J35 (A601(M))
Charnock Richard Services
M6 between J27 and J28
Corley Services
M6 between J3 and J3a
Hilton Park Services
M6 between J10a and J11
J38 Truckstop Services
M6 at J38
Keele Services
M6 between J15 and J16
Killington Lake Services
M6 southbound between J36 and J37
Knutsford Services
M6 between J18 and J19
Lancaster Services
M6 between J32 and J33
Lymm Services
M6 at J20 and M56 at J9
Sandbach Services
M6 between J16 and J17
Southwaite Services
M6 between J41 and J42
Stafford (North) Services
M6 northbound between J14 and J15
Stafford (South) Services
M6 southbound between J14 and J15
Tebay Services
M6 between J38 and J39
Todhills Services
M6 between J44 and J45
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Pudsey area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
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).
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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) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 101.8 FM | Branch FM (Dewsbury) www.branchfm.co.uk/ |
| 102.0 FM | Dearne FM (Doncaster) www.dearnefm.co.uk/ |
| 102.0 FM | Galaxy 102 (Manchester) www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/ |
| 102.5 FM | The Pulse (Bradford) www.pulse.co.uk/ |
| 102.7 FM | Radio Leeds (Leeds) www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/local_radio/index.sh |
| 103.0 FM | Key 103 (Saddleworth) www.key103.co.uk/ |
Local Police

- ViewBritish Transport Police (5.5mi away)
1 Aire Street 0113-243 6686 - ViewWest Yorkshire Police (10.9mi away)
Wakefield 01484 602857 - ViewCentrex (13.1mi away)
Harrogate 01423 871201 - ViewNorthern Police Convalescent Home (14.1mi away)
Harrogate 01423 504448 - ViewNorthern Police Orphans Trust (14.1mi away)
Harlow Moor Road 01423 567667
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewRodley Motors (2.1mi away)
Cutler Heights Lane 01274 688968 - ViewGildersome Recovery Service (2.7mi away)
Morley 0113-285 2390 - ViewM S Vehicle Logistics (3.3mi away)
Grosvenor Road 01274 725757 - ViewS O S 24 Hour Recovery (3.6mi away)
Thornton Lane 01274 576576 - ViewS O S Recovery Ltd (3.6mi away)
Thornton Lane 01274 735299
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewDIXONS OF PUDSEY (0.1mi away)
Pudsey 01132560900 - ViewVICTORIA GARAGE (0.2mi away)
Pudsey 01132557910 - ViewCARLISLE CAR AND COMMERCIAL (0.7mi away)
Pudsey 01132362226 - ViewTHORPE SERVICE STATION (0.9mi away)
Pudsey 01132564646 - ViewHI Q TYRE & AUTOCARE (0.9mi away)
Stanningley 01132565110
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