M6 Traffic Chaos Near Preston | Manchester News

Traffic chaos erupted this morning on the M6 south of Preston after a crash hit the central barrier, grinding both directions to a halt around 8 AM. Recovery crews moved fast, but lingering lane closures and slow-moving traffic caused massive backups stretching for miles—spilling onto the M61 too. Drivers between junctions 31 and 30 heading south, and northbound traffic alike, faced brutal delays. While traffic has since resumed, repairs on the damaged barrier keep lanes closed, meaning expect more snarls if you’re hitting that stretch soon. One accident, thousands stuck—hope repairs move quickly so everyone can get back on track. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84619cadb221595d