MOTORISTS travelling on the M6 near Haydock this weekend are being warned to expect delays while essential repair work is carried out on the motorway.
National Highways says it will be undertaking road surface repairs on the southbound carriageway near Junction 23 over the weekend of November 14 and 15.
The work follows investigations which identified a section of the motorway requiring significant repairs.
Rather than carrying out a temporary fix, engineers will rebuild the affected area using what National Highways described as "the most durable solution available" in a bid to reduce the need for future maintenance and disruption.
Most of the work is scheduled to take place overnight when traffic levels are lower.
However, due to the depth of the repairs, the newly laid road surface will need time to cool and harden before it can safely reopen to normal motorway traffic.
As a result, lanes one and two on the southbound carriageway will remain closed throughout Saturday, November 14.
National Highways is advising drivers to allow extra time for their journeys if travelling through the area during the works.
A spokesperson said: "We're carrying out essential repairs to the southbound M6 in Cheshire to help keep the motorway safe and reliable for everyone who uses it.
"Following investigations, we've identified a section of road in need of repair. Rather than carrying out a temporary patch repair, we're rebuilding the affected area using the most durable solution available to help reduce the need for future repairs and disruption.
"Lanes one and two on the southbound carriageway will remain closed throughout Saturday 14 November while the repair is completed."
The agency thanked drivers for their patience while the work is carried out.
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