Drivers have been urged to check their routes as part of the M6 is set to close overnight for resurfacing works.

The northbound carriageway will be closed between junctions 39 (Shap) and 40 (Penrith) on Tuesday evening (September 24).

The closure will be in place from 8pm to 6am to allow for resurfacing works.

Motorists have been advised to follow the signed diversion via the A6, then the A66 before re-joining the M6 at junction 40.

National Highways said closures can “change at short notice” and diversion routes will be clearly signposted.