Shap26 Jan 2026Section of the M6 to close overnight for repairsThe road between junctions 39 at Shap and 40 at Penrith on the M6 is to shut on Tuesday.26 Jan 202612 Jan 2026National Highways defends handling of M6 closureComplaints are raised after the motorway in Cumbria was closed to install a new rail bridge.12 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Drivers warned over second M6 closure diversionsA bridge is being installed between junctions 39 at Shap and 40 near Penrith over the weekend.10 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'M6 closure took thousands of cars past my home'A farmer says traffic was passing "all day and all night" after drivers ignored a permit scheme.9 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Watch bridge get demolished as motorway reopensThe demolition of the M6 Clifton Bridge was completed over the weekend.5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Solar farm plans recommended for refusalCouncil officials say the plans will do "significant resulting harm" to the area's character. 5 Jan 20264 Jan 2026M6 motorway's rural diversion 'feels unsafe'Traffic from the M6 in Cumbria is diverted through rural villages while a bridge is demolished.4 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Motorway shut as rail bridge demolition beginsThe M6 between Shap and Penrith is closed this weekend and next for a new bridge to be installed.3 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Future rail landslides 'may not be detected'An investigation says landslide monitoring equipment may not detect future risks to the rail network.19 Dec 2025...
