M6 LIVE traffic updates as queues of 10 MILES build with lanes shut

Huge queues are building on the M6 near Wigan this morning with problems on both sides of the motorway.

On the southbound side, two lanes have been closed off due to a broken down vehicle between junction 23 and junction 22 near Ashton-in-Makerfield. According to National Highways, traffic is currently queueing for around 10 miles up to the closure.

In a post on X National Highways said: "#M6 southbound near #Ashton-in-Makerfield - between J23 and J22 2 lanes (of 3) are closed due to a broken down vehicle The vehicle is being recovered Delays of 45 minutes on the approach; 10 miles of congestion, back to J27 #Standish."

READ NEXT: Man in critical condition after suspected 'medical episode' behind wheel of car

There are also two lanes shut on the northbound side of the M6 this morning due to a 'shed load'. The lanes are closed from junction 24 for Ashton-in-Makerfield to junction 25 for Bryn.

Traffic is heavy on this side of the motorway with long queues forming.

Follow our live blog below for the latest traffic updates.

Read more of today's top stories here

Two lanes remain closed on the M6 northbound this morning.

They are shut from J24 to J25.

Two lanes are still shut on the northbound side of the motorway near Ashton-in-Makerfield.

There are delays of around 30 minutes and four mile queues.

The closure is due to a lorry losing its trailer, National Highways said.

#M6 northbound between J24 and J25, near #Ashton-in -Makerfield

2 lanes (of 3) are closed due to a lorry losing its trailer

Vehicle recovery is enroute

4 miles of congestion back to #Newton-le-Willows, past J23 - approx. 30 minute delays pic.twitter.com/zEjBChqUFg

Long delays remain on the northbound side of the M6 with two lanes shut from J24 to