M6 Southbound Overnight Closure Tonight (Sunday 20th July) between Penrith and Shap

National Highways have the M6 Southbound closed from 10pm tonight (Sunday 20th July) until 6am Monday morning (21st July) between junction 40 and Junction 39

The closure is linked to changing lane restrictions on the M6 as part of the lowther bridge refurbishment work and some planned works on the Clifton Railway Bridge.

Signed diversion route for the M6 Southbound traffic will be via J40 along the A66 to Kemplay roundabout onto the A6 to Shap rejoining the M6 at J39, during the closure with speed reduction measures in place along the A6 to minimise disruption to the communities along the route.

National Highways is advising road users to plan and allow more time to complete journeys.

National Highways spokes person said "We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience our essential work may cause motorists or residents".

The met office have issued yellow weather warnings for the area overnight that could lead to changes and delays of the works and additional delays to traffic.