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Everything you need to know as M6 drivers face 30mph speed limit and junction closures

National Highways is planning major repair work on seven bridges over the Lune gorge in Cumbria that carry the M6 motorway. This essential maintenance is required because the current structures, known as S-joint bridges, are reaching the end of their functional lifespan and must be replaced.

The work is part of a larger project and is expected to cause ongoing disruption for a substantial period, potentially lasting between four to six years in total. During the replacement process, the plans include implementing measures such as overnight closures, weekend shutdowns, and contraflow traffic systems.

A key component of the plan involves restricting the motorway speed limit to as little as 3

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