Lancashire weather LIVE: M6 and A583 closed as strong winds and flooding cause travel disruption

Strong winds have caused travel disruption across northern, western and central parts of Lancashire this morning (November 1, 2021).
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A Met Office yellow weather warning is in place until 10am on Monday.

Here are the latest updates from across the region:

Live updates as strong winds cause travel disruption - Monday, November 1, 2021

Police warning due to flooding

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area around Blackpool Road at the junction of Rawcliffe Road near St Michael's on Wyre due to severe flooding.

If drivers are unable to avoid the area, police are advising motorists to drive slowly to avoid water damage.

Flood warning in place for River Wyre at St Michaels North

River levels were expected to be at their highest between 11:30pm Sunday and 2:30am Monday, however, forecasts for more rain are expected to keep river levels high.

Areas most at risk include the area of St Michaels that is to the north of the River Wyre, including farm land to the north of the village.

Diversion available following closure of M6 northbound

A diversion is available. Traffic is advised to exit at J35 and follow the route marked with a solid triangle symbol on local road signs.

  • Exit J35 on to the A601(M) until J35a
  • Take the A6 northbound towards Milnthorpe (drivers of high-sided vehicles see note below)
  • Follow the A6 through Milnthorpe and head towards Kendal
  • At the A6/A590 junction turn right onto the A590
  • Continue towards Brettargh Holt
  • At the Breattagh Holt roundabout follow the A590 towards Penrith M6
  • At the M6 junction 36 take the first exit to re-join the M6 northbound.

M6 closed following crash involving two HGVs

Met Office yellow weather warning in place until 10am on Monday, November 1 , 2021

What to expect:

  • Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
  • Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
  • Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
  • It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
  • Damage to trees is possible
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