Drivers in Lancaster are advised to allow additional time for their journeys as lane closures are in place for maintenance on the M6 this weekend.

National Highways is resurfacing and waterproofing the stretch of the motorway between junctions 32 (A6) and 33 (Lancaster south) 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 8.00pm to 6.00am.

Two lanes of the northbound carriageway will be closed, with three lanes closing overnight between 8pm and 6am.

The traffic measures will ensure the safety of both road users and the workforce. The open lanes will be narrower and therefore will have speed restrictions in place.

National Highways will also need to implement additional overnight closures to complete the work during the two-month period.

When full closures are in place, traffic will be instructed to follow signed diversion routes.

The work will remain on this section of road until the end of October 2023.  

National Highways Project Manager Cameron Newsham said: “We advise anyone planning to travel in this area to allow more time to get to their destination and plan their journeys to avoid any potential congestion.”

Live traffic information is available at www.trafficengland.com. Updates will also be posted to X (formerly known as Twitter) @HighwaysNWest and Facebook – National Highways: North-West.