MOTORISTS should expect delays of around half an hour on the M6 northbound due to emergency repairs to Thelwall Viaduct this morning, Monday.

One lane is currently closed and long delays are being reported between junction 20 for the M56 at the Lymm Interchange and junction 21 for the A57 Manchester Road at Woolston.

Congestion is stretching back to junction 19 for Knutsford.

This is also affecting traffic on the M56 eastbound on approach to the Lymm Interchange.