Motorists to see M6 close next week as major roadworks cause serious delays for thousands

Motorists to see M6 close next week as major roadworks cause serious delays for thousands

Drivers have been warned of major closures to the M6 in Cumbria next week as major rail works begin, with traffic expected to slow down.Motorists heading through Cumbria are expected to see major disruption at the start of the new year, with a full closure of part of the M6 planned.The motorway will shut in both directions near Penrith while Network Rail carries out major work to replace Clifton Bridge, which carries the West Coast Main Line ove…