M6 traffic LIVE as motorway at standstill due to police incident

The M6 motorway is shut on Saturday morning due to an ongoing ' police incident [1] '. The northbound carriageway has been closed between J28 for Leyland and J30 for Bamber Bridge. The closure was first reported at 7.06am today (March 7).

Police have advised that drivers find alternative routes.

08:30Emma O'Neill

National highways statement

National Highways North West posted on X saying: "The #M6 in #Lancashire is CLOSED northbound between J28 (#Leyland) and J30 (#BamberBridge) due to a Police incident. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time."

08:16Emma O'Neill

Traffic monitoring report

Traffic monitoring service Inrix reports: "M6 Northbound closed, stationary traffic due to police incident from J28 B5256 Leyland Way (Leyland) to J30 M61. Junction J28 M6 (Leyland) Northbound has also now been closed for the Police Incident."

08:11Emma O'Neill

'Not moved for over an hour'

One motorist stuck on the M6 has posted a picture from their vehicle and said 'M6 Northbound J29 -J30 Not moved for over an hour'

Motorist stuck08:02Emma O'Neill

No estimated reopening time

National Highways has said: The M6 in Lancashire is closed northbound between J28 (Leyland) and J30 (Bamber Bridge) due to a Police incident.

"Due to the nature of the incident, there is currently no estimated reopening time."

07:58Emma O'Neill

Long lines of traffic

Traffic is shown queuing up, as the M6 remains at a standstill

Traffic cams show long lines (Traffic Cameras)07:54Emma O'Neill

Map shows closure

A map shows the current extent of the closure.

07:47Emma O'Neill

Full diversion details

Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square diversion symbol on road signs:

Exit the M6 at J28
At M6 J28 / B5256 junction, turn right and follow the B5256 eastbound (Leyland Way) for 0.3 miles.
At the B5256 / A49 junction, turn left and follow the A49 northbound (Wigan Road) for 1.7 miles.
At the A49 / A6 junction, turn right and follow the A6 eastbound (Lostock Lane) for 0.3 miles.
At the A6 / M6 Junction 29 roundabout, take the first exit and follow the M65 westbound for 0.4 miles.

Follow Hollow Diamond Diversion Symbol from here:

At M65 Junction 1a / A6 roundabout, take the first exit and follow the A6 northbound (London Way) for 4.6 miles.
At the A6 / A59 junction, turn right and follow the A59 eastbound (New Hall Lane) for 2.1 miles.
At the A59 / M6 Junction 31 roundabout, take the first exit to rejoin the M6 northbound

07:47Emma O'Neill

Full police statement

Preston Police confirmed the incident, saying: "The M6 is currently closed northbound between junction 28 (Charnock Richard) and junction 30 (Bamber Bridge) due to an ongoing police incident. "We don't anticipate that the closure will be in place for a significant period of time. However, we would encourage motorists to find alternative travel routes if they can do so.

"We know that this closure will cause some disruption but it is absolutely necessary, and we are working as quickly as we can to get the carriageway fully re-open. We will update you as soon as it is re-open."

07:47KEY EVENT

Traffic at standstill

Traffic on the M6 near Lancashire is at a standstill due to a police incident. Drivers are being held between junction 28 (Charnock Richard) and junction 30 (Bamber Bridge).

Police have not confirmed the nature of the incident, but are asking drivers to find alternative routs.

References

^ police incident (www.mirror.co.uk)