Emergency resurfacing underway after M6 gets closed due to severe collision near Leyland

A severe collision on November 19 caused the closure of the M6. Due to this, drivers have been warned to expect delays. The M6 was shut down southbound between Preston (Junction 29) and Leyland (Junction 28) and northbound within Junction 28. Although one lane was reopened on the morning of November 20, two lanes will stay closed until the resurfacing work gets completed.

Meanwhile, the northbound carriageway was made completely open.

While explaining the situation, the North West Highways stated that the M6 southbound carriageway was opened. It added that two of the three lanes - Lane 2 and Lane 3 - will stay shut for emergency resurfacing, which was required after the serious collision. As per the North West Highways, the emergency resurfacing will take place on November 20 evening. While warning about the delay, it requested people to keep extra time in hand for their journey.




Lancashire Police have also posted an update regarding the situation. The police noted that the M6 Southbound Junction 28 would remain closed following the incident. While asking people to have patience until the opening of all lanes, the police noted that, currently, only one lane was open.

FAQs:

1. Why was the M6 closed?
   The M6 was closed southbound following a serious collision on November 19.
2. Which information did the North West Highways provide about the M6 closure?
   The North West Highways stated that the M6 southbound carriageway was open and two of the three lanes would remain shut for emergency resurfacing.