Pictures show offal spillage that closed lanes on M6 near Stafford

Pictures from National Highways shows the offal spillage that closed three lanes on the M6 yesterday (July 23).

Pictures have captured the offal spillage on the M6 near Stafford that caused major disruption yesterday (July 23).

The images, which were released by National Highways, shows the spillage that saw three lanes close with delays of up to 80 minutes between Junctions 14 and 15 near Stafford.

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Offal spillage on M6 | National Highways

However, National Highways have now confirmed the road has now reopened.

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Offal spillage on M6 | National Highways

A spokesperson said: “The northbound carriageway between junction 14 and junction 15 in Staffordshire reopened just after midnight this morning.

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Offal spillage on M6 | National Highways

“Specialist contractors were on site throughout the afternoon and into the evening to complete the clear-up.

“A hydro-blaster, a specialist cleaning machine, was also used to clean the affected road surface and make it safe for traffic.”

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