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The M6 junction 21a at Croft to 26 at Orrell is a 10-mile-long project that is part of our programme to add capacity to the motorway network. The upgrade will reduce congestion levels and smooth traffic flows, providing more reliable journey times.

The M6 junction 21a to 26 smart motorway scheme will upgrade this 10 mile stretch of the M6 into an all-lane running smart motorway. This means the existing hard shoulder will be converted into a traffic lane providing 4 lanes for traffic.

Our upgrade scheme is around 10 miles (16.4km) long and extends from the Croft Interchange at junction 21a, to the Orrell Interchange at junction 26. During busy periods drivers experience congestion and unreliable journey times, and traffic is predicted to grow. The M6 junction 21a to 26 motorway upgrade project will:

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2023年11月27日 · How far behind schedule is the smart motorway upgrade between J21 and J26 of the M6? What is the new estimate for completion of the works between J21 and J26 of the M6? Yours faithfully,

The M6 junction 21a to 26 motorway upgrade Golborne project will: Newton provide additional capacity by converting the hard M6 shoulder into a new lane for traffic -le-Willows reduce congestion and smooth traffic flow improve safety and provide more reliable 22 journey times M62 install more technology on the road to manage 21a traffic flows ...

2023年4月11日 · ROADWORKS on the M6 due to be completed this spring have been delayed. The roadworks and associated speed limit restrictions have been in place for a number of years between junction 21 and...

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2024年12月19日 · Here is the latest information on the M6 junction 21a to 26 motorway upgrade: The scheme is now fully open to traffic. For for details, please visit the scheme page.