THE M6 at Warrington has now fully reopened after being closed in both directions on Thursday night due to a police incident.
Police advised motorists to stay in their vehicles following the incident between junctions 21A and 21 and had to turn trapped traffic around with diversions through Birchwood.
The incident took place last night with both lanes closed.
No delays are being reported in the area and police have thanked motorists who were stuck in the traffic during the night for their patience.
No other details have been released at this stage.
The #M6 NB at J21 is now fully re-open. pic.twitter.com/OeNaiRcqRk
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 18, 2023
The M6 Sb will be opened at J21A to 21 shortly. The NB M6 will remain closed for some time. the diversion route will take northbound traffic will take you through Birchwood to J11 of the M62. Please remain in your vehicles. pic.twitter.com/paTv9wOgvU
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 17, 2023
INCIDENT
The #M6 is closed northbound between J21 & J21A #M62 near #Warrington due to a @NWmwaypolice incident. The southbound carriageway is also currently blocked.
Please plan ahead and seek alternative routes where possible #Cheshire #GreaterManchester pic.twitter.com/xKnwZxWPej
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) August 17, 2023
