National Highways issues update on M6 closure in both directions after serious HGV crash

The M6 remains closed in both directions between J1 Rugby and M1/A14 following an earlier collision.

National Highways said in an update: “The southbound carriageway has now reopened, although one lane remains closed to facilitate repairs to the central reservation following damage sustained when the HGV crossed into the reservation.

“The northbound carriageway remains closed while recovery operations continue. The overturned HGV has now been righted onto its wheels, and its load is currently being transferred into a number of tipper trucks to enable vehicle recovery.”

The M6 in Leicestershire/Warwickshire remains subject to restrictions following the serious collision involving a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV).

The incident occurred shortly before 17:00 yesterday (Sunday 31 May) when an HGV collided with the central reservation and overturned.

All emergency services attended the scene, including the Air Ambulance. National Highways Traffic Officers remain on scene assisting with traffic management and network resilience measures.

Carriageway repair works are underway. Damaged road surface material is currently being planed out in preparation for resurfacing works before the northbound carriageway can safely be reopened.

National Highways adds: “There is currently no estimated time for the full reopening of the northbound carriageway.”

Diversion Routes

Road users are advised to follow the Solid Circle diversion symbol on road signs if travelling on the A14 westbound or M1 northbound.

If travelling on the A14 westbound.

• At the Cathorpe interchange with the M1/M6 take the exit slip to join the M1 northbound.
• Continue northbound on the M1 to Junction 20.
• Exit the M1 at Junction 20 and take the first exit onto the A4303 westbound towards Hinckley.
• At the next roundabout (Sir Frank Whittle Roundabout) take the first exit onto the A426 towards Rugby/Stanford.
• Travel along the A426 to the Gibbets Roundabout with the A5 and take the second exit to continue on the A426.
• Remain on the A426 until you reach the M6 J1 interchange and take the third exit to join the M6 northbound.

If travelling on the M1 northbound

• Continue on the M1 northbound at J19
• Exit the M1 at Junction 20 and take the first exit onto the A4303 westbound towards Hinckley.
• At the next roundabout (Sir Frank Whittle Roundabout) take the first exit onto the A426 towards Rugby/Stanford.
• Travel along the A426 to the Gibbets Roundabout with the A5 and take the second exit to continue on the A426.
• Remain on the A426 until you reach the M6 J1 interchange and take the third exit to join the M6 northbound.