LIVE: M6 drivers hit by huge traffic delays with miles of queues

Drivers can expect some major delays on the M6 today as two of four lanes have been closed on the southbound carriageway.

A section of the motorway has been closed between junction 21 for Warrington, and junction 20 for the M56 to allow workers to carry out repairs on the Thelwall Viaduct.

At the moment, travel time past the roadworks is expected to take around 45 minutes, with more than four miles of queues snaking back past the lane closures.

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Motorists have been urged to leave more time for their journeys if they have to travel this way, or find an alternative route where possible.

National Highways North West say the repairs are "progressing well at the scene", but the work is causing tailbacks in the area.

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This traffic map shows the congestion currently facing motorists

The bridge joint on the Thelwall Viaduct needs to be repaired, with work ongoing to solve the issue.

National Highways shared pictures of the ongoing work, which has closed two lanes of the road since 6am on Saturday morning.

Emergency repairs to the joint, which allows the