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M6 J32-33 roadworks to see overnight closures and lane closures

Posted on - 26th September, 2022 - 3:40pm | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, Roads, Transport
M6 near Junction 32 Pic: Google
M6 near Junction 32 Pic: Google

After the announcement that the full weekend closures of the M6 between Junctions 32 and Junction 33 would no longer take place, due to drivers experiencing delays, National Highways has released a new schedule.

Some previously scheduled works will continue with a single overnight full closure on the Northbound carriageway (J32-J33) on Monday 26 September between 9pm and 5am.

The new schedule of works will be carried out using lane closures for four weeks starting on Sunday 2 October, which will ensure the motorway remains open during the daytime providing a safe environment for both workers and road users.

Read more: National Highways backtrack on M6 J33-32 weekend closures as motorway will now remain open

The essential maintenance work is taking place between junctions 33 and 32 on the Southbound carriageway, to remove and replace the existing road surface and waterproofing system on the two bridges which carry the M6.

The M6 Southbound will have permanent daytime lane closures (with speed restrictions) with two narrow lanes remaining open during the day.

This will result in the following:

  • Overnight closure of the M6 Southbound on Saturday 1 October from 9am to 5am to enable the installation of traffic management systems.
  • During the four week periods, overnight restrictions typically between 9pm to 5am will be in place throughout, which will will result in the closure of the M6 Southbound carriageway (J33-J2). A fully signed diversion route will be in place using the A6 from M6 J33 before re-joining the motorway network at M55 (J1).
  • Additional lane closures on the Northbound carriageway typically from 9pm to 5am will also be in place for the duration of these works.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The works will require four weeks for completion. However, these may need to be extended if affected by inclement weather.”

For the latest updates, customers are advised to check the National Highways Website and on social media channels, National Highways North West on Facebook and @HighwaysNWest on Twitter.

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