Why were HGVs using the narrow country lane near Forton services?

HGVs used the narrow country lane as a shortcut due to an accident on the M6 causing its closure.

What damage did the HGVs cause to the country lane?

The HGVs damaged the lane's verges, hedgerows, and trees, and strewn kerb stones across the road.

What is being done about HGVs being misdirected by sat navs?

Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith has raised concerns about sat navs, and Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis has set up a taskforce to tackle congestion on the M6 and surrounding roads.

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HGVs Block Country Lane After M6 Diversion

19 Feb

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Summary

Lorries used narrow lane due to M6 accident, causing damage.
Sat navs misdirecting HGVs onto unsuitable roads is an ongoing issue.
Residents report repeated incidents and significant mess from lorries.

HGVs Block Country Lane After M6 Diversion

Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) have caused significant damage to a narrow country lane near Forton services in Lancaster. The drivers ignored road signs indicating the lane was unsuitable, using it as a shortcut during an M6 closure. This led to three HGVs becoming stuck in the early hours of Monday, with one requiring towing. The incident resulted in damage to verges, hedgerows, and trees.

Local residents have expressed frustration over the recurring issue, which they report happens approximately four times a year. Jayne Brearley, a resident, stated that kerb stones protecting her property were strewn across the road. Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith has highlighted that sat nav systems persistently misdirect lorry drivers onto such inappropriate routes, a problem she has addressed since becoming MP.

Lancashire County Council has been approached for comment regarding the ongoing problem. MP Maya Ellis has established a taskforce to address M6 congestion and related issues, prompted by constituent concerns about gridlock caused by accidents and road closures in the Preston and Lancaster areas.

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