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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M6 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J18 (Holmes Chapel)and J17 (Congleton) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.13m from Sandbach.
ACCIDENT
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J15 (Stoke on Trent)and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.61m from Newcastle Under Lyme.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.25m from Newcastle Under Lyme.
ACCIDENT
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J4 (Lichfield)and J3 (Coventry) .
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 5.66m from Castle Bromwich.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.95m from Warrington.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J19 (Northwich)and J18 (Holmes Chapel) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.2m from Northwich. CLEARED @ 15:00
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at Stafford Services.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 3.91m from Eccleshall. CLEARED @ 14:42
ACCIDENT
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J17 (Congleton)and J18 (Holmes Chapel) .
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Cleared.
Nearest town: 3.97m from Sandbach.
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Eccleshall. CLEARED @ 12:18
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J10 (Walsall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 3 and 4 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.26m from Walsall. CLEARED @ 12:09
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham)and J7 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.06m from Wednesbury. CLEARED @ 11:33
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J3 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Coventry. CLEARED @ 11:33
BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.79m from Newcastle Under Lyme. CLEARED @ 10:48
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.74m from Castle Bromwich.
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J4 (Lichfield)and J3 (Coventry) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.52m from Castle Bromwich.
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Nearest town: 1.72m from Newcastle Under Lyme.
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Oct 2019.
Nearest town: 3.51m from Castle Bromwich. CLEARED @ 15:18
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent)and J17 (Congleton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Earlier Reason: Caused by an earlier accident.
Nearest town: 3.05m from Sandbach.
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J14 (Stafford) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Stafford. CLEARED @ 12:36
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock)and J10A (Wolverhampton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.88m from Willenhall. CLEARED @ 12:36
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J3 (Coventry)and J3A (Tamworth) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 Oct 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.46m from Coventry. CLEARED @ 11:42


There are no current incidents in this location.

M6 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .
Lane closures: Lane four is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Dec 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane four is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 14:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.86m from Stafford. CLEARED @ 13:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .
Lane closures: Lane four is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 14:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock. CLEARED @ 13:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .
Lane closures: Lane four will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 14:00 on 18 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 1 Dec 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock. CLEARED @ 13:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 19 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 19 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J4Aand J4 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Oct 2019 to 31 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.26m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the M6 J4 (Lichfield) and the A446.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 21 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Oct 2019 to 31 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.49m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 21 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Oct 2019 to 31 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.74m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J3 (Coventry) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.12m from Coventry.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.01m from Coventry.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Nearest town: 4.12m from Coventry.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at Corley Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.76m from Coventry.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at Corley Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.76m from Coventry.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) to A446.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.99m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J3 (Coventry) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.89m from Nuneaton.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle)and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Oct 2019 to 26 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Oct 2019 to 30 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.69m from Dalston.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle)and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 19 Oct 2019.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 22 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.69m from Dalston.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton)and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Oct 2019 to 26 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Oct 2019 to 30 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.56m from Dalston.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J13 (Stafford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 Oct 2019 to 23 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.68m from Stafford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 Oct 2019 to 21 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.51m from Stafford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 Oct 2019 to 23 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.68m from Stafford.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Nov 2019 to 06:00 on 10 Nov 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.69m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J8 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 26 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.72m from Wednesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham)and J5 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Nov 2019 to 06:00 on 10 Nov 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.38m from Castle Bromwich.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham)and J7 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 26 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.02m from Wednesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J7 (Birmingham)and J6 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Oct 2019 to 06:00 on 26 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.43m from Wednesbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Oct 2019 to 00:05 on 20 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.35m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 19 Oct 2019 to 20:00 on 21 Oct 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 24 Oct 2019 to 26 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 Oct 2019 to 2 Nov 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 Nov 2019 to 8 Nov 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Oct 2019 to 24 Oct 2019.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Nov 2019 to 06:00 on 9 Nov 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 25 Oct 2019 to 19:00 on 25 Oct 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 19:00 from 26 Oct 2019 to 1 Nov 2019.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 19:00 from 2 Nov 2019 to 7 Nov 2019.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 8 Nov 2019 to 20:00 on 8 Nov 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

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Location: southbound between junctions J18 (Holmes Chapel)and J17 (Congleton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.13m from Sandbach.

53.18--2.37

Location: northbound between junctions J15 (Stoke on Trent)and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.61m from Newcastle Under Lyme.

52.98--2.23

Location: northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.25m from Newcastle Under Lyme.

52.93--2.21

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Lichfield)and J3 (Coventry) .

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 5.66m from Castle Bromwich.

52.47--1.66

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.95m from Warrington.

53.36--2.51

Location: southbound between junctions J19 (Northwich)and J18 (Holmes Chapel) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.2m from Northwich.

53.23--2.39

Location: southbound entry slip at Stafford Services.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
Nearest town: 3.91m from Eccleshall.

52.87--2.16

Location: northbound between junctions J17 (Congleton)and J18 (Holmes Chapel) .

Due to: Road traffic collision.

Status : Cleared.
Nearest town: 3.97m from Sandbach.

53.19--2.38

Location: northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Eccleshall.

52.86--2.16

Location: southbound at junction J10 (Walsall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.26m from Walsall.

52.58--2.01

Location: southbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham)and J7 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.06m from Wednesbury.

52.55--1.94

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Coventry.

52.47--1.56

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 October 2019.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.79m from Newcastle Under Lyme.

52.97--2.23

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.74m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.72

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Lichfield)and J3 (Coventry) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.52m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.68

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.
Nearest town: 1.72m from Newcastle Under Lyme.

52.98--2.23

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 October 2019.
Nearest town: 3.51m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.71

Location: northbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent)and J17 (Congleton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.

Earlier Due to: Caused by an earlier accident.
Nearest town: 3.05m from Sandbach.

53.18--2.36

Location: northbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J14 (Stafford) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Stafford.

52.82--2.15

Location: southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock)and J10A (Wolverhampton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.88m from Willenhall.

52.61--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Coventry)and J3A (Tamworth) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 October 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.46m from Coventry.

52.47--1.62

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .

Lane Closures : Lane four is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 December 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock.

52.71--2.1

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane four is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 14:00 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.86m from Stafford.

52.74--2.1

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .

Lane Closures : Lane four is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 14:00 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock.

52.71--2.1

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Telford)and J13 (Stafford) .

Lane Closures : Lane four will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 14:00 on 18 October 2019 to 06:00 on 1 December 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.14m from Cannock.

52.71--2.1

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 October 2019 to 06:00 on 19 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74m from Penrith.

54.53--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74m from Penrith.

54.53--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 October 2019 to 06:00 on 19 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

54.5--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

54.5--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J4Aand J4 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 October 2019 to 31 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.26m from Castle Bromwich.

52.49--1.73

Location: The junction of the M6 J4 (Lichfield) and the A446.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2019 to 06:00 on 21 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 October 2019 to 31 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.49m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.71

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2019 to 06:00 on 21 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 October 2019 to 31 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.74m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.72

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J3 (Coventry) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.12m from Coventry.

52.45--1.47

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.01m from Coventry.

52.46--1.49

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (Coventry)and J4 (Lichfield) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.
Nearest town: 4.12m from Coventry.

52.45--1.47

Location: northbound entry slip at Corley Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.76m from Coventry.

52.47--1.55

Location: northbound exit slip at Corley Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.76m from Coventry.

52.47--1.54

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Lichfield) to A446.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.99m from Castle Bromwich.

52.48--1.7

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J3 (Coventry) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 October 2019 to 06:00 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.89m from Nuneaton.

52.46--1.5

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle)and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 October 2019 to 26 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 October 2019 to 30 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.69m from Dalston.

54.81--2.87

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle)and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 October 2019 to 06:00 on 19 October 2019.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2019 to 06:00 on 22 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.69m from Dalston.

54.81--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton)and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 October 2019 to 26 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 October 2019 to 30 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.56m from Dalston.

54.79--2.87

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford)and J13 (Stafford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 October 2019 to 23 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.68m from Stafford.

52.79--2.13

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 October 2019 to 21 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.51m from Stafford.

52.75--2.1

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford)and J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 October 2019 to 23 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.68m from Stafford.

52.76--2.1

Location: southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 November 2019 to 06:00 on 10 November 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.69m from Castle Bromwich.

52.51--1.87

Location: southbound at junction J8 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 October 2019 to 06:00 on 26 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.72m from Wednesbury.

52.55--1.95

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham)and J5 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 November 2019 to 06:00 on 10 November 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.38m from Castle Bromwich.

52.51--1.86

Location: southbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham)and J7 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 October 2019 to 06:00 on 26 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.02m from Wednesbury.

52.55--1.94

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Birmingham)and J6 (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 October 2019 to 06:00 on 26 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.43m from Wednesbury.

52.55--1.94

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2019 to 00:05 on 20 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.35m from Penrith.

54.51--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith)and J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 19 October 2019 to 20:00 on 21 October 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4m from Penrith.

54.54--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 24 October 2019 to 26 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 27 October 2019 to 2 November 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 3 November 2019 to 8 November 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

54.5--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 October 2019 to 24 October 2019.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 November 2019 to 06:00 on 9 November 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

54.5--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J39 (Shap)and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 25 October 2019 to 19:00 on 25 October 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 19:00 from 26 October 2019 to 1 November 2019.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 19:00 from 2 November 2019 to 7 November 2019.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 8 November 2019 to 20:00 on 8 November 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76m from Penrith.

54.5--2.65