Winwick Link Road closed to M6 J22 due to police incident

Winwick Link Road is currently closed by Cheshire Police due to an ongoing police incident. Myddleton Lane in Winwick is also shut by officers due to the same incident, which involves concern for the safety of a man. Winwick Link Road is closed from junction 22 of the M6 and Winwick Park Roundabout, at the junction with the A49 Newton Road.

Myddleton Road is closed between the junction with Highfield Lane and the junction with Falcondale Road. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes to avoid the police incident. A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "At around 2pm today, Thursday, June 26, police were called to Myddleton lane, Winwick.

"This followed reports of concern for the safety of a man on the bridge above Winwick Link Road.

"Both Myddleton Lane and Winwick Link Road have been closed while officers are in attendance."