M6 - Vehicle fire

The M6 southbound in Cumbria is closed between J45 (Gretna) and J44 (Carlisle) due to a vehicle fire.

Emergency services including Cumbria Fire and Rescue and Cumbria Police are in attendance.

National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management. 

Diversion Route

Road users are advised to follow the solid diamond symbol on road signs:

• Exit the A74(M) at Guards Mill Interchange (J45) and take the A6071 towards Longtown'.
• Continue along the A6071 into Longtown.
• Then join the A7 southbound towards Carlisle.
• Continue on A7 towards Carlisle passing through Blackford and Harker.
• At Greymoor Hill Interchange (J44) and take the second exit onto M6 south.

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available is via our regional 'X' feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.