M6 in Cheshire closed after crash with diversions in place

The motorway is closed southbound between J17 (Sandbach) and J16 (Crewe/Stoke-on-Trent).

Cheshire Police are in attendance and motorists are being warned of delays on approach to the closure and diversion routes. 

Diversion Route

Follow route marked with a hollow circle symbol on road signs:

• Exit the M6 at J17
• At the end of the slip road turn right on to the A534
• Follow the A534 towards Crewe
• At the Crewe Green Roundabout take the second exit on to the A5020 University Way
• Follow the A5020 on to David Whitby Way
• At the Weston Gate Roundabout with the A500 take the first exit
• Follow the A500 Shavington Bypass eastbound on to Alsager Road and continue to the M6 J16
• At the roundabout take the fourth exit to re-join the M6 southbound

A National Highways spokesman said: “If this closure affects your journey please allow extra time for your journey, consider alternate routes (if possible).

“Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

“Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”