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M6 speed restriction lifted as roadworks completed

National Highways An aerial shot of a stretch of motorway. There are four lanes of traffic heading in each direction. There is also a yellow-painted area in which drivers can pull over in an emergency.National Highways
The upgraded 10-mile section of the M6 is between Warrington and Wigan

A speed restriction on a busy stretch of motorway has been lifted following the completion of roadworks.

National Highways said the speed limit on the M6 between Warrington and Wigan increased from 50mph to 70mph, with an extra lane on each carriageway also opening for the first time on Thursday.

It follows £260m of work including investment in stopped vehicle detection (SVD) technology, which alerts operators about the possible need for lane closures and temporary speed limits.

The upgraded motorway runs for 10 miles between junction 21a (the Croft interchange for the M62) and junction 26 (for the M58 and Orrell).

Roadworks were extended a year ago to more than double the number of areas into which motorists can pull over in an emergency (from 10 to 22).

More resurfacing work has also been carried out along most of the upgraded route.

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