M6 North Closed between J36 and J39 due to Overturned HGV Fire

The M6 northbound in Cumbria is closed between J36 Crooklands Interchange (South Lakes, Kendal, Barrow A590 (A591); Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton A65) and J39 Shap Interchange (Shap A6). This is due to an overturned lorry which has caught fire at approximately 3:30am initially leading to a full closure of the M6 in both directions.

The Northbound closure prevents access to J37 Killington Interchange (Kendal, Sedbergh A684) and J38 Tebay Interchange (Brough A685; Appleby B6260).

Cumbria Fire & Rescue, Cumbria Police, National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are on scene. The incident is likely to see delays and closures throughout the day.

Two lanes are also closed on the southbound between J38 and J37 passed the scene.

Diversion Route

Road users should exit at J36 and follow the route marked with a hollow diamond symbol on local road signs:

• Exit J36, Farleton, take A590 westbound to the Brettargh Holt junction

• Follow A591 to Plumgarths Roundabout. Take the third exit, A5284 to Kendal.

• Follow A5284 Windermere Road / Stricklandgate, turning left with All traffic onto A6 Sandes Avenue.

• Follow the A6 northbound out of Kendal towards Shap Toll Bar junction

• At Shap Toll Bar junction turn right onto the B6261 and then turn left at M6 J39, Shap

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.