National Highways provides ‘update’ on M6/M61 pinchpoint

National Highways have issued an update on its intentions to tackle the M6/M61 pinchpoint near Preston. The point where the M61 northbound meets the M6 northbound is regularly heavily congested at peak times. Around three years ago National Highways, which is responsible for the maintenance and management of the motorways, revealed that transport bosses were looking at “the possibility” of […]

Lancs P&C Commissioner responds to motorway review plea

Lancashire’s police and crime commissioner has pledged to make safety a “priority” after calls for an urgent review of a motorway hit by several fatalities and other serious crashes. Councillors said two people had died and nine people suffered serious injuries in collisions on the M65 between Preston and Colne during 2024, reports the BBC. Councillor […]