Traffic queuing between Lancaster and Morecambe as Bay Gateway partial closure causes chaos

Traffic is backing up in all directions at a major Morecambe junction after a road was partially closed.

By Gayle Rouncivell

Published 1st Feb 2023, 14:22 BST

Updated 1st Feb 2023, 14:32 BST

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Part of the Bay Gateway has been closed off on Wednesday from the junction with Morecambe Road leading on to White Lund to the junction with Mellishaw Lane.

The closure has led to severe tailbacks as motorists try to find alternative routes around the area.

Traffic is currently queuing along Morecambe Road between the Bay Gateway junction and the Shrimp roundabout as well as heading towards Lancaster and the Ovangle Road roundabout.

A live AA map showing the tailbacks in the area.

In addition, there are long tailbacks along the Bay Gateway as far as the M6 junction.

It is not clear at this stage why the road has been closed but Lancashire County Council has been contacted for comment.

Bay Gateway Morecambe Lancaster Traffic