Motorists encountering heavy traffic congestion on a major motorway this morning as a result of two lanes being closed due to a collision. The M6 is experiencing increased traffic flow, with the closure of two lanes on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 in Wigan and 26 at the Orrell Interchange in Greater Manchester.
According to the Inrix traffic monitoring service, there is a report of “Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to accident on M6 Northbound from J25 (Bryn) to J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange). Lanes one and two (of four).” Traffic congestion is extending back to junction 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield as per Google traffic data.
Additionally, drivers on the southbound carriageway of the M6 are also experiencing delays this morning. Delays are being observed near the crash scene, further south close to junction 23 at the East Lancs Road, and approaching the M62 at junction 21A.
National Highways has indicated that motorists should anticipate congestion as a result of the closure of two lanes due to a “police incident.” The expected clearance time is estimated between 08:30 and 08:45 on 1 October 2025. Normal traffic conditions are anticipated to resume by 08:45 on the same day.
In summary, drivers are facing delays on the M6 in Greater Manchester following a morning crash, leading to the closure of two lanes on the northbound carriageway between junctions 25 at Wigan and 26 at the Orrell Interchange, resulting in traffic tailbacks towards junction 24 at Ashton-in-Makerfield.
