UPDATED: TWO lanes of the M6 Southbound at Winwick have been closed with seven-mile tailbacks following reports that a crane hit a bridge earlier this morning with a large spillage in another incident adding to delays.
Congestion is stretching up to seven to Junction 25 with a seperate incident involving a large spillage adding to delays of up to 90 minutes..
North West Motorway Police are warning motorists to allow for extra journey time and to avoid the area while the incident is dealt with.
Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency response agencies are currently at the scene.
As of 12 noon delays of an hour were being reported.
Severe delays in excess of 90 mins on #M6 southbound between J26 (#Orrell) and J22 (#Winwick) due to two incidents (a bridge strike and a large spillage) between J23 and J22 closing 2 lanes (of 3). Please allow plenty of extra time and consider alternate routes (such as the M61). pic.twitter.com/DXadvx4cyB
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) September 2, 2021
#M6 SB J22 is down to one lane due to an RTC. Delays on the south bound from J24 so please allow extra time or delay any journeys this way. pic.twitter.com/BKMK820ntP
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) September 2, 2021
The #M6 southbound #RobLaneWorksUnit (#RobLane #HighwaysEngland #NWMPG #Area10) to #J22 (#WarringtonNorth #A49) traffic has been temporarily STOPPED due to a collision. Traffic Officers & @manchesterfire are currently at the scene. Congestion building on the approach.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) September 2, 2021
