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M6 narrow lanes in both directions between J18 and J16, 1 May 2026

Active roadworks

This roadworks closure on the M6 is in force now. It started at 20:00 on Fri 1 May and is expected to clear at 06:00 on 29 Apr 2028.

Last updated by National Highways at 09:01 on Monday 5 October 2026.

Closure details and map

Status
Active roadworks
Closure type
Narrow lanes
Category
Road Maintenance
Road
M6
Direction
Both directions
Junctions
J18 to J16
Location
M6 southbound between J18 and J17
Lanes
1 of 3 lanes closed
Started
20:00 on Friday 1 May 2026
Expected to clear
06:00 on Saturday 29 April 2028
Details
M6 both directions J18 to J16 - narrow lanes for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Source
National Highways
Last updated by the source
09:01 on Monday 5 October 2026

Map of the M6 narrow lanes in both directions between J18 and J16

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Other M6 closures and crash records

21 other closures are in force on the M6 right now, and 189 more are planned in the next 7 days.

The M6 accident statistics from 1979 to 2025 record 36,370 collisions on the road, 1,017 of them fatal.

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