Drivers are facing long delays on the M6 near Greater Manchester while emergency repairs take place. Two lanes of traffic have been closed on the northbound carriageway between junctions 22 at Warrington and 23 for St Helens.
The issue is causing 'very slow traffic' approaching junction 23 at the A580 East Lancs Road, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring system.
Further details about the emergency repairs are yet to be confirmed. In a post on Twitter, a spokesperson for National Highways North West wrote: "M6 northbound between J22 and J23 (between Warrington and Newton-le-Willows).
Two lanes (of three) are closed for emergency carriageway repairs. Delays of 30 minutes; six miles of congestion on the approach." READ MORE: Jurors hear alleged victim searched 'how much is Benjamin Mendy worth?' - updates as trial of Blues defender continues Traffic can be seen building up on the M6 from Warrington, approaching St Helens.