M6 closed with long delays in and around Penrith following vehicle fire on M6.

M6 closed with long delays in and around Penrith following vehicle fire on M6.

A vehicle Fire on the M6 North of Penrith this morning has resulted in Motorway traffic tailbacks building and heavy traffic through Penrith as drivers take alternative routes.

The M6 in Cumbria is closed northbound between J41 (Catterlen Interchange) and J42 (Carlisle) due to a lorry fire.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are among the emergency services in attendance.

National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene providing assistance with traffic management. As a result of this incident, traffic has also been stopped on the southbound carriageway.

Diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol:

Exit the M6 northbound at J41 and take the 4th exit at the roundabout onto the B5303 eastbound (signposted A6)

At Stoneybeck roundabout, take the A6 northbound

Continue straight on through Plumpton and High/Low Hesket

Re-join the M6 northbound at J42.