THERE has been a closure to a slip road of the M6 this morning due to a "spillage".

The M6 northbound entry slip road at Junction 22 (Newton-le-Willows) was closed due to a spillage in the carriageway.

 

Traffic officers and maintenance Crews were called to the scene, reported Highways England.

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According to a traffic feed, the spillage has now been cleared as of 9.05am

It said: "M6 Northbound entry slip road re-opened, spillage cleared at J22 A49 Winwick Link Road (Newton-le-Willows).

"Traffic was unable to access the M6 Northbound from this junction until around 09:05 now the spillage has been cleared."