THERE are long delays on the M6 this morning, with incidents either side of junctions 19 for Knutsford and 18 for Middlewich and Holmes Chapel.

Two lanes are closed on the southbound carriageway between junctions 21 and 20, for Lymm, on the Thelwall Viaduct.

Congestion is back to junction 24 at Ashton, with travel time through the section one hour and 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, a breakdown on the northbound carriageway at junction 17 for Sandbach has led to a lane closure and delays.