Delays on M6 and A66

Traffic is facing delays with tailbacks on the M6 and A66 around Junction 40 currently with traffic queuing along one lane of the M6 southbound on the approach to J40.

traffic on the A66 is facing delays on the approach to J40 and Kemplay with traffic queued to the start of Temple Sowerby Bypass.

Drivers are facing delays of 20 to 30 minutes currently.

update:14:00 traffic is moving freely on the A66 after earlier details but traffic on the M6 is still facing delays exiting onto junction 40.