HEAVIER traffic than normal on parts of the A591 Northbound.

Since 8am, motorists have been crawling along the A591 Northbound from A590 Brettargh Holt Roundabout to the A6.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area if possible.

There is also slow traffic on A590 County Road at The Ellers, Tank Square Roundabout, heading to Ulverston.

No reports of an accident.