Transport Network News UK

Published: 11 August 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M6 Northbound - M6 northbound between J41 and J42 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J41 and J42 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 11 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 11 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.96 miles of Penrith.

M6 Northbound - M6 J41 northbound access | Northbound | Accident Location : The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J41 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 11 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 11 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.87 miles of Penrith.

M6 Southbound - M6 southbound between J42 and J41 | Southbound | Accident Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J42 and J41 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 11 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 11 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3 miles of Carlisle.

M6 Southbound - M6 J42 southbound access | Southbound | Accident Location : The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J42 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 11 August 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 11 August 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.88 miles of Carlisle.

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