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M6 traffic at 04:02 on Monday 12 October: road closed southbound until 06:00 · 2 live incidents · 5 closures tonight.
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🟢 Clear · 🟡 Delays nearby · 🔴 Severe/Crash · Status labels: 💥 CRASH · ❌ CLOSED · 🐌 SLOW · 🚧 WORKS · ⚠️ HAZARD
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The M6 carries up to 187,521 vehicles a day at its busiest stretch (J20–J21), including 23,492 HGVs — the 2nd busiest motorway in Britain. Official Department for Transport counts, 2025.
| Road | Busiest stretch | Vehicles/day | HGVs/day | HGV share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M25 | near J14 | 212,636 | 14,853 | 7% |
| M6 ◀ | J20–J21 | 187,521 | 23,492 | 12.5% |
| M56 | J3–J4 | 179,634 | 7,547 | 4.2% |
| M1 | near J9 | 162,446 | 19,151 | 11.8% |
| M8 | J16–J17 | 158,065 | 7,214 | 4.6% |
| M4 | near J4 | 156,491 | 6,249 | 4% |
Measured from 424 incidents recorded on the M6 since February 2026: the riskiest window is 13:00–16:00, when 20% of incidents start. Right now (04:00) you're outside the peak window.
| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 6 | 1.4% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 8 | 1.9% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 14 | 3.3% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 23 | 5.4% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 21 | 5% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 21 | 5% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 25 | 5.9% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 21 | 5% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 29 | 6.8% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 25 | 5.9% |
| 13:00–14:00 ◀ peak | 30 | 7.1% |
| 14:00–15:00 ◀ peak | 28 | 6.6% |
| 15:00–16:00 ◀ peak | 28 | 6.6% |
| 16:00–17:00 | 20 | 4.7% |
| 17:00–18:00 | 28 | 6.6% |
| 18:00–19:00 | 15 | 3.5% |
| 19:00–20:00 | 11 | 2.6% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 13 | 3.1% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 20 | 4.7% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 12 | 2.8% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 10 | 2.4% |
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M6 has 2,061 recorded collisions at 53 collision hotspots, involving 3,214 casualties (61 fatal). Take extra care here.
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Q: Is the M6 closed today?
Yes — the M6 is closed right now: M6 southbound Jct 6 entry link from Salford Circus carriageway closure (E/A), until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the M6 today?
The M6 is closed right now: M6 southbound Jct 6 entry link from Salford Circus carriageway closure (E/A), until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
Q: What is the worst time to use the M6?
The M6 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:00–19:30) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the M6 right now?
There are currently 10 active roadwork schemes on the M6. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the M6?
The M6 connects to: M1, M5, M42, M54, M56, M61, M65, A74(M).
Q: How many vehicles use the M6 every day?
Official Department for Transport counts (2025) record 187,521 vehicles a day on the M6's busiest stretch (J20–J21), 23,492 of them HGVs. The full breakdown and comparison chart are in the traffic statistics section above.
Q: How busy is the M6 compared with other motorways?
The M6 has the 2nd busiest motorway stretch in Britain at 187,521 vehicles a day (DfT 2025), behind the M25's 212,636 a day at the top.
Q: What time of day is the M6 worst for incidents?
Measured from 424 incidents recorded on the M6 since February 2026, the riskiest window is 13:00–16:00, when 20% of incidents start. The quietest is 00:00–03:00. Incidents on the M6 typically clear in about 67 minutes.
Q: How much is the M6 Toll?
A car pays £12.00 for the full 27-mile M6 Toll route between J3A and J11A around Birmingham, or £10.20 with a Breeze account. Shorter zonal trips cost less. Prices are reviewed quarterly by the operator, so check m6toll.co.uk before travelling. The un-tolled M6 through Birmingham (J4–J11) remains free.
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