Drivers face long queues for hours after M6 crash damages central reservation

Need to knowRepairs are taking place13:57, 07 Aug 2026Queues on the M6(Image: National Highways)Drivers face long queues for hours after M6 crash damages central reservation:Motorists have faced hours of disruption on the M6 following a crash in Lancashire. All traffic was initially stopped following a collision before 9am this morning (August 7) between junctions 31 at Samlesbury and 30 for the M61.Traffic was later released, but with one lane remaining closed in each direction. Repairs are taking place to the central reservation barrier.Drivers have faced long delays throughout the day. Queues built up to nine miles as the morning went on, with heavy traffic approaching the scene in either direction.Motorists heading north from Bolton and Manchester are also facing queues on the M61 betw