Two lanes are currently closed on a stretch of motorway near Leyland.
AdvertisementThe closure is causing long delays on the M6 southbound from junction 28.
It is expected that two lanes will remain closed between junction 27 and 26 until approximately 4am on Wednesday morning.
The reason given for the closure of the lanes is emergency roadworks.
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Those travelling this evening are advised to plan ahead for their journey.
#M6 long delays southbound from J28 due to 2 (of 3) lanes closed for emergency road repair work btwn J27 (#Wigan) + J26 (#M58). Plan ahead.
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) February 28, 2017