Concern for welfare saw police halt M6 traffic at Preston in both directions

Queues on the M6 at Junction 31 Pic: Chris August/Preston Traffic and Travel

The M6 at Preston was briefly closed during tea time on Good Friday afternoon as police swarmed the motorway.

Preston Police confirmed the motorway was shut in both directions near to Junction 31 for the Tickled Trout.

Traffic was brought to a halt northbound and southbound M6 shortly after 5pm on Friday (18 April).

Police were responding to a concern for welfare call.

Heavy traffic throughout Good Friday was brought to a halt while officers worked to resolve the incident.

A police spokesperson confirmed the incident was resolved safely and all traffic released by around 5.40pm.

Throughout Good Friday morning and afternoon the M6, and M61, saw long delays as motorists headed away for the Easter holiday weekend. The M61 spur from Chorley to the M65 saw long delays during Friday lunchtime as a car fire shut the motorway northbound.

Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.