Lane reopens following multi-vehicle crash on M55 which resulted in 25 minute delays

Motorists were urged to add 25 minutes to their journeys after a multi-vehicle crash on the M55.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 15th Feb 2022, 14:08 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2022, 18:09 BST
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One lane was closed on the westbound carriageway between junctions 1 (Broughton) and 3 (Wesham) at around 1.50pm today (Tuesday, February 15).

Three miles of congestion was reported in the area following the collision.

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At 3pm, National Highways confirmed the lane had reopened, but residual delays of 20 minutes and three miles of congestion remained in the area.

Road conditions have since returned to normal.

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