M6 closed in both directions near Warrington as emergency services descend

The M6 northbound and southbound are both currently closed at J20 in Warrington due to a collision.

Emergency services are on scene and traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads.

There are currently 30 minute delays and four miles of congestion on the approach.

Motorists should seek an alternative route where possible.

8.45am update

Emergency repairs are required for central barrier damage.

Crews are on scene assessing damage.

There are now 90 minute delays and 8 miles of congestion on the approach.

10am update

The M6 remains closed northbound within J20 Warrington due to a collision.

Southbound has now reopened. Northbound remains closed for clear up and recovery work once complete can also re open.

There are 55 minute delays and 6 miles of congestion on the approach.

11.30am update

Northbound remains closed for sweeper on scene to clear up spillage.

There are now 40 minute delays northbound and no residual delays southbound.