M6 reopens after vehicle fire near Ashton-in-Makerfield causes delays back to junction 23
Three lanes were initially closed on the southbound carriageway at junction 24. All lanes reopened by late afternoon after recovery work was completed.
Tom Ainsworth
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A vehicle fire on the M6 southbound caused delays on Monday afternoon (September 28).
Three of four lanes were closed at junction 24 for Ashton-in-Makerfield, with traffic queuing back to junction 23. The closure was gradually reduced to one lane as recovery work took place before all lanes reopened by around 4.53pm.
Inrix said: "One lane closed and very slow traffic due to recovery work and earlier vehicle fire on M6 Southbound at J24 A58 Liverpool Road (Ashton In Makerfield)."
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where did the M6 vehicle fire happen?
- The fire occurred on the southbound carriageway of the M6 at Junction 24, near Ashton-in-Makerfield and the A58 Liverpool Road.
- Are there still lane closures on the M6?
- No, all lanes have now been reopened following the completion of vehicle recovery work, though some residual traffic may remain.
- How far back did the traffic queue?
- During the peak of the disruption, congestion stretched back as far as Junction 23 on the southbound carriageway.