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Current traffic around Blackpool

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Blackpool have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A585 northbound at the junction with the A586 Hardhorn.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 10 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 4.1 miles from Blackpool. CLEARED @ 09:00
CONGESTION
Location: The M61 northbound at junction J9 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 10 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.91 miles from Blackpool. CLEARED @ 08:15


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound at junction J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.99 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junction J2 and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:12 on 9 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 12.53 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junction J1 (Preston) and the M6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J2 and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.53 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:12 on 9 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 13.58 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.03 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 northbound between the junctions with the M55 and the A586 Great Eccleston.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 10 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 5.49 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 southbound between the junctions with the A586 Great Eccleston and the M55 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 00:00 on 10 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 5.49 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:09 on 8 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.86 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1 (M6) and J2 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1A (Preston) and J1 (M6) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.84 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:30 from 16 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 10 Jul 2025 to 12 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 26 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 Jul 2025 to 16 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 29 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J28 (Leyland) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 14 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.86 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 14 Jul 2025 to 06:00 on 15 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.4 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.51 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 12 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.89 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 12 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.8 miles from Blackpool.

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Location: northbound at the junction with the A586 Hardhorn.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 10 July 2025.
Nearest town: 4.1 miles from Blackpool.

53.85--2.96

Location: northbound at junction J9 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 10 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.91 miles from Blackpool.

53.72--2.63

Location: eastbound at junction J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.99 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.72

Location: eastbound between junction J2 and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:12 on 9 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.
Nearest town: 12.53 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.73

Location: eastbound between junction J1 (Preston) and the M6 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.71

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.53 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.73

Location: northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:12 on 9 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.68

Location: northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 July 2025.
Nearest town: 13.58 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.71

Location: northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.03 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J32 (Blackpool) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 July 2025 to 06:00 on 11 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.68

Location: northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18 miles from Blackpool.

54.02--2.78

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M55 and the A586 Great Eccleston.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 10 July 2025.
Nearest town: 5.49 miles from Blackpool.

53.84--2.92

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A586 Great Eccleston and the M55 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 00:00 on 10 July 2025.
Nearest town: 5.49 miles from Blackpool.

53.85--2.92

Location: southbound between junctions J9 and J6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:09 on 8 July 2025 to 06:00 on 30 July 2025.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.86 miles from Blackpool.

53.73--2.65

Location: northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Blackpool.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from Blackpool.

53.73--2.64

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (M6) and J2 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from Blackpool.

53.72--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J1A (Preston) and J1 (M6) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from Blackpool.

53.72--2.67

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Blackpool.

53.72--2.64

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:30 from 16 July 2025 to 18 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.84 miles from Blackpool.

53.98--2.78

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:30 from 16 July 2025 to 18 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Blackpool.

53.98--2.79

Location: northbound between junctions J8 and J9 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 July 2025 to 06:00 on 30 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Blackpool.

53.7--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 10 July 2025 to 12 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Blackpool.

53.67--2.62

Location: southbound between junctions J9 and J6 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 July 2025 to 06:00 on 26 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Blackpool.

53.68--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 July 2025 to 06:00 on 25 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Blackpool.

53.67--2.62

Location: southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 July 2025 to 16 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Blackpool.

53.68--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 July 2025 to 06:00 on 30 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 July 2025 to 06:00 on 29 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Blackpool.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J28 (Leyland) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 July 2025 to 05:00 on 15 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.86 miles from Blackpool.

53.7--2.67

Location: southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 14 July 2025 to 06:00 on 15 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.4 miles from Blackpool.

53.82--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 July 2025 to 05:00 on 13 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.51 miles from Blackpool.

53.96--2.76

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 July 2025 to 05:00 on 12 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.89 miles from Blackpool.

53.79--2.97

Location: westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 July 2025 to 05:00 on 12 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.8 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.95