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M6 Severe Cleared

M6 northbound between J16 and J17 | Northbound | Accident

20 Feb 2026, 19:03 Duration: 1h 46m North West 39 views

Incident Details

Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17 .
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Road traffic collision.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 20 February 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 20 February 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

M6
Severe
Cleared
19:03, 20 Feb 2026
20:50, 20 Feb 2026
1h 46m

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