Power cable fault shuts down Cheshire stretch of M6 in both directions

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area

Cheshire Police said the M6 in Cheshire is closed in both directions between junction 16 (Crewe) and junction 17 (Sandbach) due to a power cable fault.

The closure is causing significant delays in the area and motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible.

Cheshire Police said the closure is expected to be in place for several hours while engineers work to repair the fault.

Diversions are in place, but motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

The closure is also affecting public transport in the area, with several bus services being diverted or cancelled.

Passengers are advised to check with their bus operator for the latest information.

Highways England said it is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will provide updates on the situation as they become available.

In the meantime, motorists are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes if possible.