Lane shut on M6 between Leyland and Preston due to damaged road surface
Highways said they had been forced to shut lane 1 (of 3) on the northbound M6 between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J29 (Bamber Bridge, M65).
It said a defect had been reported on the road surface requiring immediate repair.
The lane is expected to reopen between 9.30am and 9.45am.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Highways said: "The M6 northbound at J28 (Leyland, B5256) to J29 (Bamber Bridge Interchange, M65) has 1 lane closed due to a defect in the road surface.
"Traffic officers and maintenance crews are currently at the scene."
Traffic is managing well during morning rush hour.