THERE is said to be very slow traffic on the A591 Northbound in the roadworks area.

Traffic is queuing from A590, Brettargh Holt Roundabout, to the A6.

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One witness said traffic was at a standstill at Brettagh Holt with northbound traffic also queuing around a third of the way back towards junction 36 of the M6 along the A590.

Motorists are said to be trying to find alternative routes.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible as traffic has come to a standstill and there are severe delays on the A591.