National Highways[1] is resurfacing and waterproofing the stretch of the motorway between junctions 32 and 33 of the M6.
The work will start on Sunday September 3, when the M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 will be closed overnight from 8pm to…
FORS’ Insurance Partner, SJL Insurance Services, has unveiled a bespoke insurance product exclusively for FORS Accredited Operators
The comprehensive package will save operators time and money compared to an industry-standard fleet and haulage insuran…
The Red Arrows[1] are back in action this weekend after a mid-season break with three displays and three flypasts – including the Blackpool Airshow. Lincolnshire[2]’s iconic aerobatics team are making the trip up to Blackpool on Friday, August 11 from …
New research ranks the best street food markets in the UK and five in Manchester rank in the top ten excluding London.
Street food markets are a dream for foodies looking for a variety of authentic multi cultural cuisine all together in one vibrant pl…
The car, pictured, was reported to police for “driving badly” on the M6 close to Lancaster.
Officers pulled the motorist at the defunct motorway post at Forton and breathalysed the driver.
A reading of 96 for alcohol was provided with the legal limit b…
Police were called to Caton Road at around 1pm on Wednesday (July 26), after receiving reports of a crash involving a woman and a lorry.
The woman was taken to hospital with a head injury. Her injuries are not though to be life-threatening.
The road, b…
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Posted on – 23rd July, 2023 – 7:00pm | Author – Geoffrey Whittaker | Posted in – History, Preston News, Transport[2][3][4][5]
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A new strategy designed to ensure that the county can cope with the accelerating shift to electric vehicles estimates that a total of 6,655 publicly accessible facilities will be required in the county council area – which excludes Blackpool and Black…
Lancaster[1] Civic Vision are pushing for the council to bid for some of the Government’s £8.8bn transport fund to help them to re-electrify the Lancaster to Morecambe[2] railway line and upgrade Junction 34 of the M6.
David Morgan, deputy chair and c…
A large section of the M6 has been closed in both directions after a tanker crashed and overturned – causing an “extensive” milk spillage on the motorway.
The truck hit the central reservation while travelling northbound at around 7am today in Lancashi…
There are currently delays of more than 90 minutes after the incident just after 7am which saw the HGV[1] collide with the central reservation and turn onto its side. A large quantity of milk and diesel spilled onto the carriageway, causing it to be closed between junctions 31 and 32. The male driver and female passenger were injured in the incident with their condition currently unknown.
M6 closure Preston: 90-minute delays with traffic stopped in both directions aft…
Diversions routes are in place with motorists being encouraged to plan their journeys. Many people will be heading to the final night of Lytham Festival with organisers issuing a warning to those attending.
The closure currently covers the M6 in both directions between J31 and J33 northbound and J31 and J32 southbound, near Lancaster. The M6 J3a and J31 entry slips and the link road from the M55[3] eastbound to M6 J32 southbound are also closed.
Road users are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol on road signs if heading southbound
Exit the M6 J32, Blackpool[4] onto M55.Exit the M55 J1, Broughton, take the first roundabout exit A6 Preston[5].At the A6/A6085 junction turn left (M6 south)Follow the A5085 to the A59 roundabout.Take the first exit and follow the A59 to M61 J31, Tickle Trout.At the roundabout take the second exit. M6 south, Birmingham.
The milk tanker is righted on the M6 near Preston after the incident early this morning
Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs if heading northbound
Exit the M6 J31, Tickle Trout.Take the first roundabout exit, Preston A59.At the next roundabout take the second exit, Blackpool (A583).At the A6 junction turn right (M6) (M55).Follow the A6 north to M55 J1 Broughton.
Road users are then advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol on road signs if heading northbound
Exit the M55 J1 (Broughton) and take the first exit at the roundabout A6 GarstangFollow the A6 northbound through Broughton, Barton, Bilsborrow and Garstang to M6 J33 (Lancaster South) .Re-join the M6 northbound
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Farzana Mati, 58, was sentenced at Bradford and Keighley[1] Magistrates’ Court.
She was clocked speeding at 70mph in a 50mph zone of the M606 southbound on November 20, 2022.
Mati, of Lancaster Place, Blackburn, was handed five driving licence points a…
Two lanes are closed on the M6 after a lorry overturned (Image: Google)
*UPDATE: All three lanes are now open but there are still lengthy delays and congestion.” Traffic is building and two lanes of the M6 are closed after a lorry overturned.
Two l…