Overview
- National Highways will resurface the M6 northbound between J18 and J19 after a car fire damaged the road, leaving only one of four lanes running.
- Traffic in both directions was initially stopped between J18 and J19, then the southbound side reopened as crews cleared the scene.
- Cumbria Fire & Rescue closed the M6 southbound near Carlisle between J45 and J44 because of a vehicle fire, with reopening planned once firefighting finished.
- Earlier, a collision just after J12 near Cannock temporarily held northbound traffic as police and highways teams managed the scene.
- Drivers faced long queues on a key trunk road, which often needs full closures during fires so crews can work safely and check if the surface needs repair.