M6 delays near Wigan after rush hour crash between junctions 23 and 24: latest

Highways bosses are warning of delays on the M6 after a crash near Wigan this morning (Monday, February 28).
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All lanes are now open after the accident on the southbound carriageway, but the earlier closure has led to congestion between J24 (Ashton-in-Makerfield) and J23 (Haydock).

Delays should start to ease, but there is currently around five miles of queuing traffic back to junction 27 (Standish).

Highways bosses say the congestion is adding around 30 minutes to normal journey times.

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