PTN 4 March 2026

M6 Southbound Overnight Closure Tonight Between Midnight and 2 am

National Highways will close the M6 southbound between junctions J40 and J39 overnight tonight for two hours from 00:00 on 5th March 2026 to 02:00 on 5th March 2026.

The closure is to enable works associated with the WestCoast railways bridge to be carried out.

Weather

Today, 11°C
Wednesday, 14°C
Thursday, 13°C
11°C
Today, 2pm
Light Rain with 14mph Breeze from south-easterly
14°C
Wednesday, 2pm
Heavy Rain with 17mph Breeze from southerly
13°C
Thursday, 2pm
Light Rain Showers with 16mph Breeze from south-westerly
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