THERE are long delays on the M6 this afternoon, Thursday.

Delays of more than 30 minutes are being reported southbound after a vehicle broke down between junction 21A for the M62 and junction 21 for the A57 Manchester Road (Woolston).

Congestion is back to junction 22 (Newton-le-Willows). All lanes have been re-opened after lane four was closed until 1.50pm. 

Travel time is around 30 minutes.

There are also delays on the M62 after a break down closed a lane near Croft.

Meanwhile delays are being reported on the M56 and on Chester Road due to Creamfields which starts today, Thursday.