M65 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M65
M65 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M65:
Motorway Information
- Motorway
- M65
- Description
- Linking Bamber Bridge near Preston to Colne. From J10 to J14, the M65 is not a trunk road and is under the jurisdiction of Lancashire County Council.
- Counties
- Lancashire
- Length
- Constructed 1981–1997
- Existed Since
- Major junctions
- Completed
- Farington
Text TRAFFIC M65 to 68899 for live M65 traffic news
M65 East J10
RoadworksThe M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J10 (Burnley) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 28 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.
Reported: 22/05/2013 06:30:04M65 West J10
RoadworksThe M65 westbound entry slip at junction J10 (Burnley) will be closed , due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 28 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.
Reported: 22/05/2013 06:30:04M6 North J22
No DelayOn the M6 northbound at junction J22 (Newton le Willows), minor traffic delays are possible due to an accident closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 6:45 am.
Reported: 22/05/2013 06:30:03Traffic M6
Traffic M60 North J2-J24
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn the M60 clockwise between junctions J24 and J2 (Cheadle), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, from 10 pm on 28 May 2013 to 5 am on 31 May 2013.
Reported: 22/05/2013 06:30:04Traffic M60
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Accrington area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewChurch Hall Garage (1mi away)
Accrington 01254 383752 - ViewMargram PLC (1.3mi away)
Accrington 01254 357920 - ViewMoor View Service Station (1.5mi away)
Accrington 01254 394422 - ViewPetrolmex Forecourt Services Ltd (1.7mi away)
Blackburn 01254 877796 - ViewTexaco Garage (1.8mi away)
Accrington 01254 392935
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Thursday) in Blackburn will be sunny intervals with a maximum daytime temperature of 55°f and a nighttime temperature of 39°f (13°c/4°c). Wind will be coming in from the WNW, reaching 18mph. On Friday it'll be light rain showers , with 19 miles per hour wind from the NW. Daytime temperatures will reach 47°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 39°f (9°c/4°c).
Wind from the NNE will reach mph in Blackburn on Saturday), with sunny intervals in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 48°f, and 36°f overnight (9°c/2°c). Sunday's weather will be sunny in Blackburn, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 48°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 43°f (9°c/6°c).
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23 MAY![]() MAX 55° (13°c) MIN 39° (4°c) WIND 18mph (WNW) | 24 MAY![]() MAX 47° (9°c) MIN 39° (4°c) WIND 19mph (NW) | 25 MAY![]() MAX 48° (9°c) MIN 36° (2°c) WIND 15mph (NNE) | 26 MAY![]() MAX 48° (9°c) MIN 43° (6°c) WIND 10mph (NW) |
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/ |
| 102.0 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/ |
| 102.8 FM | Chorley FM (Chorley) www.chorley.fm/ |
Local Police

- ViewPolice (1.4mi away)
Great Harwood 01254 884800 - ViewPolice (2mi away)
Accrington 01254 382141 - ViewBillington & Langho Police Sub Station (3.4mi away)
Langho 01254 248936 - ViewLancashire Constabulary (5.2mi away)
Darwen 01254 701777 - ViewRibchester Police Station (6.6mi away)
Ribchester 01254 878309
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewAssured Automobile Assessors Ltd (1.1mi away)
Clayton le Moors 01254 391414 - ViewAltham Car Recyclers (1.8mi away)
Altham 01254 382896 - ViewCross Recovery Services (Blackburn) Ltd (2.2mi away)
Blackburn 01254 665407 - ViewShanley's (Blackburn) (3.7mi away)
Blackburn 01254 670222 - ViewBlackburn Recovery (5mi away)
Darwen 01254 760300
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewCOLUMBIA MOTORS (0.6mi away)
Rishton 01254884128 - ViewWESTEND MOT CENTRE (0.9mi away)
Accrington 01254385456 - ViewWHARF GARAGE (0.9mi away)
Clayton Le Moors 01254381741 - ViewTANPITS MOT (0.9mi away)
Church 01254399660 - ViewANTLEY MOT CENTRE (1mi away)
Accrington 01254233286
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