UPDATE: All lanes reopen on M6 after HGV crashes into barrier

By Livia Gregor 1st Oct 2026

Local News by Livia Gregor 1st Oct 2026

There are residual delays of up to 20 minutes on the approach (image via SWNS)

All lanes have now reopened on the M6 between J15 and J16 near Stoke-on-Trent after lanes two and three were closed earlier in the day.

This was the result of barrier damage after a HGV crossed the central reservation.

There are residual delays of up to 20 minutes on the approach.

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