The UK’s Highways England will carry out a project to install 3,000 new cat’s eyes on an eight-mile stretch of the M6 between Lancashire and Cumbria, in order to improve visibility for drivers.

The project between Junction 34 at Lancaster and Burton Services is scheduled to start on 13 July and is expected to be completed by month end.

The new reflective road studs will be installed along the route and white lines will be repainted, making it easier for drivers to see the lane markings.

The project will also see sections of the motorway resurfaced, providing smoother journeys.

Work under this project will be carried out overnight when the motorway is relatively empty but some closures will be required, including at the northbound carriageway for two nights during the initial stage.

"This scheme will result in smoother and safer journeys for drivers on the M6 as a result of the new cat’s eyes, lane markings and resurfacing."

During this work, drivers will be able to follow clear-signed diversion routes.

Highways England project manager Peter Gee said: "This scheme will result in smoother and safer journeys for drivers on the M6 as a result of the new cat’s eyes, lane markings and resurfacing.

"We need to close the northbound carriageway overnight for two nights from Monday to carry out the work safely, and there will be some slip road closures later in the week.

"When the project has been completed, drivers should find it much easier to drive along this stretch of motorway."

On 13 and 14 July, the northbound side of the M6 will be closed overnight between Junction 34 at Lancaster and Junction 35 at Carnforth.

According to Highways England, the northbound entry and exit slip roads at Junction 35 will also be closed overnight on 15 July, and the southbound entry and exit slip roads at Junction 35 will be closed overnight on 16 July.

During the rest of the project, a number of overnight lane closures will be in place, while the motorway will remain open as normal.