The M6 is closed in Cheshire due to a 'serious' crash tonight (Monday, March 24). The southbound carriageway is shut to traffic between Junction 17 (Sandbach) and Junction 16 (Crewe/Stoke-on-Trent).
The incident was first reported shortly before 7pm. Delays are expected as a result of the closure and emergency services are at the scene.
A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M6 between J17 Sandbach and J16 Crewe is closed due a serious collision. Cheshire Police and North West Ambulance Service are working at scene."
Key Events
Police warn 'significant delays likely'
Tom Burnett
End of live reporting
That is the end of our live reporting on this incident tonight. The road remains closed as of 11.30pm. Check the Manchester Evening News website for further updates.
Tom Burnett
Investigation work taking place
A National Highways spokesperson said:
The M6 remains closed between J17 Sandbach and J16 Crewe due to the earlier collision.
Cheshire Police are leading the scene and are undergoing investigation work.
There are no delays or congestion on approach, please plan ahead. "
Tom Burnett
M6 remains closed
Inrix, the traffic data company, said:
M6 Southbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from J17 A534 Old Mill Road (Sandbach / Crewe) to J16 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent / Crewe).
Cameras show trapped traffic is currently being released.Diversion - Follow the A534 towards Crewe and join A5020 University Way, follow along to David Whitby Way, turn on to Shavington Bypass and continue on to M6 J16. "
KEY EVENT
Police warn 'significant delays likely'
Crewe police are advising drivers to avoid the area and have warned 'significant delays are likely'. In a statement police said:
The M6 is currently closed in the southbound direction between J17 (Sandbach) and J16 (Crewe) as officers respond to an incident.
North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Service providers are also in attendance and significant delays are likely.
Motorists are advised please allow extra time when traveling and to find alternate routes where possible.
Thank you for your patience this evening.
Damon Wilkinson
Queues backing up to junction 19
Traffic looks like it's building up now. Queues are all the way back to junction 19, for Knutsford, according to the Traffic England website.
All fours lanes remain closed, with Traffic England reporting conditions are expected to return to normal by 9.30-9.45pm.
Damon Wilkinson
Diversion details
Drivers are being advised to follow route marked with a hollow circle symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M6 at J17
- At the end of the slip road turn right on to the A534
- Follow the A534 towards Crewe
- At the Crewe Green Roundabout take the second exit on to the A5020 University Way
- Follow the A5020 on to David Whitby Way
- At the Weston Gate Roundabout with the A500 take the first exit
- Follow the A500 Shavington Bypass eastbound on to Alsager Road and continue to the M6 J16
- At the roundabout take the fourth exit to re-join the M6 southbound
Tom Burnett
Trapped traffic being released past the scene
Trapped traffic is currently being released past the scene.
A National Highways spokesperson said:
The M6 is closed between J17 Sandbach and J16 Crewe. Trapped traffic is currently being released via lane 4 (of 4).
There is congestion of approx. 2 miles on approach to the closure."
Tom Burnett
Latest from National Highways
A National Highways spokesperson said:
The M6 in Cheshire is closed southbound between J17 (Sandbach) and J16 (Crewe) due a serious collision.
Cheshire Police, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways Service providers are in attendance.
On approach to the closure, delays are likely."
Tom Burnett
Emergency services at the scene
A National Highways spokesperson said:
The M6 between J17 Sandbach and J16 Crewe is closed due a serious collision. Cheshire Police and North West Ambulance Service are working at scene."
