Heavy traffic is being seen on the M6
HEAVY levels of traffic are still being seen on the M6 heading towards Cumbria.
Drivers heading north have been facing delays throughout the day as the county expects a massive influx of visitors for the bank holiday weekend.
As of 6pm, Highway Agency signs on the M6 state that drivers are seeing 30 minute delays on junctions 37-39.
Congestion was seen tailing as far back as Blackburn with drivers heading towards Kendal and the Lake District at around 12.20pm.
One driver said: "It is absolutely mental.
"I have never seen so much traffic on the M6 - I hope it has cleared by the time I'm coming home!"
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