Overview

• The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 44 and 45 near Carlisle and Gretna after a collision on the A74(M).
• National Highways reported a serious collision shortly after junction 45 where the M6 becomes the A74(M), prompting a full closure for emergency services.
• One lane is closed on the M62 eastbound after junction 11 at Birchwood, with Inrix reporting lane four of four shut.
• Traffic on the M62 is building back to junction 8 and queues are forming on the M6 southbound approaching junction 21A, backing to junction 22 at Winwick.
• Live updates from Inrix and media reports are tracking delays and the evolving traffic conditions on both routes.