The M6 motorway has been shut northbound following a crash, causing severe traffic disruption in Lancashire. One lane is closed between junctions 34 and 35, which serve Lancaster and Carnforth, while emergency services respond to the incident. Traffic is currently being allowed through using lanes two and three, but significant tailbacks have built up.
Delays exceed 60 minutes
National Highways has warned that delays are exceeding 60 minutes ahead of the incident location. Congestion has stretched back approximately three miles, with drivers facing substantial waiting times as they approach the affected stretch.
The organisation took to social media platform X to urge motorists to plan their journeys carefully and allow extra time if travelling in the area. The closure affects the northbound carriageway only, with southbound traffic reportedly unaffected.
Emergency services at the scene
Emergency services remain at the scene of the crash, though no details about the number of vehicles involved or any injuries have been released at this time. The motorway is expected to remain partially closed until the scene is cleared and the carriageway is deemed safe for all traffic to pass.
National Highways continues to monitor the situation and is providing updates via its official channels. Drivers are advised to check live traffic information before setting out on journeys through the Lancaster and Carnforth area.
Impact on local travel
The closure is likely to affect local routes as drivers seek alternative roads, potentially impacting villages and towns near the M6 between Lancaster and Carnforth. Commuters and freight traffic using this major north-south route should expect significant delays throughout the afternoon.
No reopening time has been confirmed yet. Motorists are advised to follow diversion signs and heed advice from National Highways until the situation is resolved.
