Overview

• The M6 southbound carriageway between junctions 32 and 33 reopened on July 15, leaving a single lane closed for central barrier repairs.
• Diversions via the A6 and M55 remain in place as traffic gradually returns to normal levels.
• The A1(M) near Newton Aycliffe and Princess Parkway in Manchester reopened after collisions on July 13 and 14 that saw multiple casualties taken to hospital.
• National Highways traffic officers, police and air ambulance crews continue onsite barrier repairs, traffic management and forensic examinations.
• Lancashire Police and National Highways have appealed for dashcam footage and witness statements to support ongoing collision investigations.