Work to remove an 800 ton, 250ft long bridge, north of Stafford, is taking place, meaning the section between Junction 14 for Stafford and 15 for Stoke-on-Trent will be closed in both directions for up to 24 hours from 8pm.
REMINDER: Please avoid the M6 between junctions 14 (Stafford) and 15 (Stoke-on-Trent), in both directions from 8pm this evening (Saturday 22 September) due to the demolition of a bridge. The road will reopen on Sunday (23 September) as soon as it is safe to use the carriageway. pic.twitter.com/Phma1BlYev
— Staffordshire Police (@StaffsPolice) September 22, 2018
With Wolves playing Manchester United at 3pm, fans are being urged to prepare for delays. A club spokesman said supporters were being updated on the situation.
A club spokesman said: "A reminder to supporters travelling to and from Manchester that the M6 will be closed between J14 and J15 from 8pm."
The bridge will be dismantled and the entire 150-tonne centre section lifted clear and taken away in one piece on a 90ft long specialist transporter to a nearby compound.
