A56 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the A56
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the A56:
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M6 South J32-J33
No DelayOn the M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool), minor traffic delays are possible due to roadworks closing one lane. Expect disruption until 6:00 am on 19 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 22:00:04Traffic M6
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Rossendale area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewMister C Petrol Station (0.8mi away)
Rossendale 01706 213434 - ViewAbacus Service Station (0.9mi away)
Rossendale 01706 213208 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (0.9mi away)
Accrington 01706 233910 - ViewShell (UK) Ltd (1.7mi away)
Rossendale 01706 233900 - ViewWillows Lane Filling Station (2.4mi away)
Accrington 01254 381411
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Sunday) in Bolton will be cloudy with light rain with a maximum daytime temperature of 50°f and a nighttime temperature of 40°f (10°c/4°c). Wind will be coming in from the WNW, reaching 10mph. On Monday it'll be sunny intervals , with 6 miles per hour wind from the ESE. Daytime temperatures will reach 52°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 44°f (11°c/7°c).
Wind from the N will reach mph in Bolton on Tuesday), with cloudy with light rain in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 52°f, and 49°f overnight (11°c/10°c). Wednesday's weather will be sunny intervals in Bolton, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 51°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 39°f (10°c/4°c).
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19 MAY![]() MAX 50° (10°c) MIN 40° (4°c) WIND 10mph (WNW) | 20 MAY![]() MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 44° (7°c) WIND 6mph (ESE) | 21 MAY![]() MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 49° (10°c) WIND 11mph (N) | 22 MAY![]() MAX 51° (10°c) MIN 39° (4°c) WIND 12mph (N) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.4 FM | Smooth FM (Chorley) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
| 100.5 FM | Classic FM (Belmont) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 101.8 FM | Branch FM (Dewsbury) www.branchfm.co.uk/ |
| 102.0 FM | Galaxy 102 (Manchester) www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/ |
| 102.4 FM | 102.4 Wish FM (Wigan) www.wishfm.net/ |
| 102.5 FM | The Pulse (Bradford) www.pulse.co.uk/ |
Local Police

- ViewPolice (2.9mi away)
Accrington 01254 382141 - ViewLancashire Constabulary (5.9mi away)
Darwen 01254 701777 - ViewPolice (5.9mi away)
Great Harwood 01254 884800 - ViewLancashire Police (6.2mi away)
Burnley 01282 425001 - ViewBillington & Langho Police Sub Station (8mi away)
Langho 01254 248936
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewS D W Autos (3.3mi away)
Ramsbottom 01706 828166 - ViewAuto-Rescue 1990 Ltd (4mi away)
Ramsbottom 01706 829919 - ViewAssured Automobile Assessors Ltd (4.7mi away)
Clayton le Moors 01254 391414 - ViewAltham Car Recyclers (4.8mi away)
Altham 01254 382896 - ViewBlackburn Recovery (5.8mi away)
Darwen 01254 760300
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewTHE SERVICE CENTRE MOT STATION (0.2mi away)
Rossendale 01706212654 - ViewWATERSIDE AUTO CENTRE (0.8mi away)
Haslingden 01706260101 - ViewMOTOR SERVICES ROSSENDALE LTD (1.6mi away)
Rawtenstall 01706229096 - ViewHOLMEFIELD GARAGE LTD (1.7mi away)
Rossendale 01706215940 - ViewJ A TAYLOR CAR SALES (1.8mi away)
Rawtenstall 01706217152
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