A section of the M6 is closed to the south of Lancashire after a lorry caught fire overnight.
The M6 is closed northbound between junction 22 and 23 after what emergency services described as a ‘substantial’ lorry fire.
Emergency services are in attendance and there are delays on the northbound carriageway. Southbound lanes are now open.
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The closure is likely to be in place for some time as the carriageway is expected to require repairs.
National Highways North West said: “The M6 in Greater Manchester is closed northbound between J22 (Winwick) & J23 (Haydock Island) due a substantial lorry fire.
“Manchester Fire & Rescue, Greater Manchester Police and National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance.
“The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours due to the significance of the blaze and the high likelihood of carriageway repairs once the fire has been extinguished.”
There are also issues for people trying to join the M6 from the M6.
A spokesperson added: “To aid traffic management for the morning peak period we have taken the decision to close the link roads from the M62 in both directions to the M6 northbound at J10.
“Traffic wishing to join the M6 northbound from the M62 should join the M6 southbound and proceed to J21.
“Exit and join the M6 north from this junction.”
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