M55 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M55
M55 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M55:
Motorway Information
- Motorway
- M55
- Description
- Linking the M6 north of Preston to Blackpool.
- Counties
- Lancashire
- Length
- Preston bypass opened in 1958, remainder in 1975
- Existed Since
- Major junctions
- Completed
- Fulwood, Lancashire
Text TRAFFIC M55 to 68899 for live M55 traffic news
M57 Traffic North J2
ResurfacingThe M57 northbound entry slip at junction J2 (Prescot) will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, from 8 pm on 22 May 2013 to 5 am on 23 May 2013.
Reported: 22/05/2013 00:50:05Traffic M57
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Preston area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewAbacus Service Station (1mi away)
Preston 01772 686494 - ViewWestholme Service Station (2.3mi away)
Preston 01253 836321 - ViewPetromex (3.2mi away)
Preston 01772 732321 - ViewTotal (3.8mi away)
Preston 01772 768081 - ViewPetrol Express Ltd (4.1mi away)
Preston 01772 760699
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Wednesday) in Preston will be cloudy with light rain with a maximum daytime temperature of 56°f and a nighttime temperature of 42°f (13°c/6°c). Wind will be coming in from the WNW, reaching 13mph. On Thursday it'll be sunny , with 17 miles per hour wind from the WNW. Daytime temperatures will reach 56°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 39°f (13°c/4°c).
Wind from the NW will reach mph in Preston on Friday), with light rain showers in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 51°f, and 42°f overnight (11°c/6°c). Saturday's weather will be light rain showers in Preston, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 50°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 34°f (10°c/1°c).
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22 MAY![]() MAX 56° (13°c) MIN 42° (6°c) WIND 13mph (WNW) | 23 MAY![]() MAX 56° (13°c) MIN 39° (4°c) WIND 17mph (WNW) | 24 MAY![]() MAX 51° (11°c) MIN 42° (6°c) WIND 21mph (NW) | 25 MAY![]() MAX 50° (10°c) MIN 34° (1°c) WIND 23mph (NE) |
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/ |
| 102.4 FM | 102.4 Wish FM (Wigan) www.wishfm.net/ |
| 102.8 FM | Chorley FM (Chorley) www.chorley.fm/ |
| 103.1 FM | Pendle FM (Nelson) www.pendleradio.org/ |
| 103.9 FM | Radio Lancashire (Lancaster) www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/local_radio/ind |
Local Police

- ViewThe Village Police Station (2.1mi away)
Clifton 01772 683178 - ViewPolice (2.6mi away)
Freckleton 01772 632979 - ViewWoodplumpton Police Station (3.8mi away)
Woodplumpton 01772 690213 - ViewLancashire Constabulary (4.9mi away)
Longton 01772 614444 - ViewLancashire Constabulary (6.3mi away)
Preston 01772 203203
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewC I Motors (3.9mi away)
Weeton 01253 836587 - ViewExcalibur Vehicle Storage (6.4mi away)
Preston 01772 252221 - ViewMacadam (6.4mi away)
Poulton Industrial Estate 01253 892094 - ViewLancashire Auto Recovery (6.9mi away)
Preston 01772 705607 - ViewA1 Mobile Mechanic (7.1mi away)
Blackpool 01253 696278
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewTREALES GARAGE (0.2mi away)
Treales 01772684594 - ViewNEWTON CAR & VAN CENTRE (0.9mi away)
Preston 01772672733 - ViewFYLDE MOTOR COMPANY LTD (0.9mi away)
Kirkham 01772683561 - ViewJ B GARAGES LIMITED (1.4mi away)
Kirkham 01772684956 - ViewRIBBY ROAD GARAGE (1.4mi away)
Kirkham 01772685245
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