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Live M6 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:02 Thu 17 Sept 2026

Keele Services on the M6

Keele is close to Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Potteries, roughly halfway between Birmingham and Manchester.

WhereM6, between Junctions 15 and 16
Which sideA site on each side, with a bridge between them
OperatorWelcome Break

Food, fuel and facilities at Keele

Food and drink includes KFC and Burger King on the bridge, plus Starbucks and Subway. There is also EV charging from Tesla and GRIDSERVE. Outlets and opening hours change from time to time, so it is worth checking with the operator if you are relying on something in particular.

Worth knowing

Keele opened in 1963, which makes it one of the oldest service areas on the M6.

The nearest services either side

Heading south, the next stop you can use is Stafford (between Junctions 14 and 15). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Sandbach (between Junctions 16 and 17). See all M6 services for the full list, from Rugby to the border.

Check the M6 before you stop

A quick look at the latest M6 traffic news tells you whether there is a closure or queue between you and Keele. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.

M6traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M6 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. Heading for Manchester? See M60 Traffic for Manchester’s orbital motorway. The M6 meets the M5 near Birmingham — see M5 Traffic.