The M6 in Cheshire is eerily quiet this afternoon as all lanes are closed in both directions between junction 17 and 18 due to fallen power cables (Image: Highways England)
THE M6 in Cheshire is closed in both directions due to fallen power cables.
The closure is in place between junction 17 for Sandbach and junction 18 for Middlewich.
Delays of around 60 minutes are reported with six miles of congestion.
The motorway will remain closed until the problem is resolved.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Diversions are signposted.
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