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Current traffic in 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 M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 15 Jan 2019.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.24 miles from Blackpool. CLEARED @ 21:17


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.76 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 01:30 on 16 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 02:00 on 16 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.86 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 6.27 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound entry slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.11 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jan 2019 to 21:00 on 18 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Mar 2019.
Nearest town: 13.58 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 06:00 on 31 Mar 2019.
Nearest town: 13.54 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Jun 2019.
Nearest town: 4.49 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Jun 2019.
Nearest town: 3.68 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 12.7 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J1 (Preston) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 10:00 on 4 Oct 2019.
Nearest town: 6.51 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 22 Jan 2019 to 15:00 on 22 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Jan 2019 to 04:00 on 22 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jan 2019 to 04:00 on 23 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 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 21:00 on 21 Jan 2019 to 05:00 on 22 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 16:00 from 21 Jan 2019 to 24 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 slip road to the M6 northbound .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Jan 2019 to 21 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between the M6 northbound and junction J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.03 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between the M6 southbound and junction J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 slip road to the M6 southbound .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Jan 2019 to 21 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junctions J8 and J9 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 18 Jan 2019 to 16:00 on 18 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (M6) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 18 Jan 2019 to 16:00 on 18 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J9 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 17 Jan 2019 to 16:00 on 17 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J31A (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 14 Jan 2019.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 21 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.76 miles from Blackpool.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J31A (Preston) .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 13 Jan 2019.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jan 2019 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2019.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.59 miles from Blackpool.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 15 January 2019.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.24 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.94

A Flood Alert has been issued for the Wyre Estuary for around the high astronomical tide predicted at 13:00 BST on 17/04/2018.

The forecast peak water level is 5.22mAOD at 12:45 BST.

The total surge is 0.47m.

The wind direction will be South and wind speed Force 5 - 6.
Nearest town: 5.5 miles from Blackpool.

53.87--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.76 miles from Blackpool.

53.7--2.68

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

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 01:30 on 16 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Blackpool.

53.97--2.77

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

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 02:00 on 16 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.86 miles from Blackpool.

53.98--2.78

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 18 January 2019.
Nearest town: 6.27 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.89

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.11 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.89

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.88

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 January 2019 to 21:00 on 18 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.88

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2019.
Nearest town: 13.58 miles from Blackpool.

53.91--2.75

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 March 2019.
Nearest town: 13.54 miles from Blackpool.

53.91--2.75

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 June 2019.
Nearest town: 4.49 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.93

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 June 2019.
Nearest town: 3.68 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.95

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 January 2019.
Nearest town: 12.7 miles from Blackpool.

53.86--2.74

Location: westbound between junctions J1 (Preston) and J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 10:00 on 4 October 2019.
Nearest town: 6.51 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.88

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 22 January 2019 to 15:00 on 22 January 2019.
Nearest town: 14.64 miles from Blackpool.

53.94--2.76

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 January 2019 to 04:00 on 22 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Blackpool.

53.89--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 January 2019 to 04:00 on 23 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.23 miles from Blackpool.

53.89--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2019 to 05:00 on 23 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from Blackpool.

53.87--2.74

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 21:00 on 21 January 2019 to 05:00 on 22 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.77 miles from Blackpool.

53.87--2.74

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 16:00 from 21 January 2019 to 24 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Blackpool.

53.8--2.74

Location: slip road to the M6 northbound .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2019 to 21 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.7

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2019 to 06:00 on 27 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.03 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.7

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2019 to 06:00 on 28 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.89 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.7

Location: slip road to the M6 southbound .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2019 to 21 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Blackpool.

53.81--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J8 and J9 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 18 January 2019 to 16:00 on 18 January 2019.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Blackpool.

53.69--2.62

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J1 (M6) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 18 January 2019 to 16:00 on 18 January 2019.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Blackpool.

53.72--2.67

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J9 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 17 January 2019 to 16:00 on 17 January 2019.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Blackpool.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J31A (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 January 2019 to 06:00 on 14 January 2019.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 January 2019 to 06:00 on 21 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.76 miles from Blackpool.

53.79--2.66

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J31A (Preston) .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 January 2019 to 06:00 on 13 January 2019.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 January 2019 to 06:00 on 20 January 2019.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.59 miles from Blackpool.

53.79--2.66