The M6 northbound has reopened northbound between junctions 41 and 42 following an earlier collision that has left a man with serious injuries.
Traffic was stationary near Southwaite services for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene
A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Officers were contacted at 7:48am today with a report of a one vehicle collision near to Southwaite Services.
The collision involved a grey Honda Forza motorcycle. The rider, a 78-year-old man from Windermere, has been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for treatment.
"The M6 has reopened.
"Officers are keen to hear from any witnesses and anyone with dashcam who may have recorded the incident or the moments leading up to it.
"Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 17 of 24 January 2023. You can also phone on 101."
READ MORE: Police investigating fatal traffic collision in Crofton
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here