Daily traffic & travel summary

Published: 15 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M65 Westbound - M65 westbound between J3 and J2 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M65 westbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 15 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 15 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.01 miles of Samlesbury.

M65 Westbound - M65 J3 westbound access | Westbound | Accident Location : The M65 westbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:15 and 07:30 on 15 May 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 15 May 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.08 miles of Blackburn.

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