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Current traffic around Carnforth

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Carnforth 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 A588 North.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Carnforth.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.12 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J37 (Kendal) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 10.73 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5092 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.12 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A592 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.04 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5074 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74 miles from Carnforth. CLEARED @ 05:06
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:02 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 08:00 on 10 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.19 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J38 (Brough) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J39 (Shap) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 19:00 on 1 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 30 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.87 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.77 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A5087 east of Ulverston.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A5087 east of Ulverston.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 20 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 13.85 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.31 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.29 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.3 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.54 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 1.54 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.26 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.13 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5074 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 12.33 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5074 and the A592 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.94 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.13 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J37 (Kendal) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 northbound between the junctions with the M55 and the A586 Great Eccleston.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.59 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 southbound between the junctions with the A586 Great Eccleston and the M55 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 northbound between the M55 and the junction with the A588 North.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.59 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A585 southbound between the junctions with the A586 Hardhorn and the A586 Great Eccleston.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 01:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.79 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 01:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 8 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .
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 18 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .
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 20 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .
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 15 Dec 2025 to 18 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.69 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 7 Jan 2026 to 9 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 10 Jan 2026 to 20:00 on 12 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 13 Jan 2026 to 16 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 17 Jan 2026 to 20:00 on 19 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.16 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
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 6 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Jan 2026 to 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 2 Apr 2026 to 20:00 on 7 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.24 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 18:00 from 15 Dec 2025 to 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 14 Dec 2025 to 16 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 14 Dec 2025 to 16 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the A592 and the junction with the A5092 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 14 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.39 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the A5092 and the junction with the A592 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 14 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound between the A5074 and the junction with the A592 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.45 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the A592 and the junction with the A5074 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.13 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A591 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.79 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 westbound exit slip to the A591 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Carnforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.

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Location: northbound at the junction with the A588 North.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.93 miles from Carnforth.

53.86--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 December 2025 to 05:00 on 15 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.12 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J37 (Kendal) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 10.73 miles from Carnforth.

54.26--2.68

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5092 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.12 miles from Carnforth.

54.26--2.99

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A592 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.04 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--3

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5074 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.74 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--2.88

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:02 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.42 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 08:00 on 10 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.19 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J38 (Brough) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 30 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Carnforth.

54.36--2.61

Location: northbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J39 (Shap) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 19:00 on 1 September 2025 to 05:00 on 30 June 2026.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Carnforth.

54.36--2.61

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.87 miles from Carnforth.

54.19--3.11

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.77 miles from Carnforth.

54.19--3.11

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A5087 east of Ulverston.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--3.06

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--3.06

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--3.06

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5092 and the A5087 east of Ulverston.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.23--3.06

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5087 east of Ulverston and the A5092 .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 December 2025 to 05:00 on 20 December 2025.
Nearest town: 13.85 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--3.06

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.31 miles from Carnforth.

54.15--2.74

Location: northbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J35 (Carnforth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.29 miles from Carnforth.

54.1--2.77

Location: southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.3 miles from Carnforth.

54.15--2.74

Location: southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.54 miles from Carnforth.

54.09--2.77

Location: southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.
Nearest town: 1.54 miles from Carnforth.

54.09--2.77

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 06:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.26 miles from Carnforth.

54.07--2.77

Location: southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.13 miles from Carnforth.

54.19--2.73

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A592 and the A5074 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.
Nearest town: 12.33 miles from Carnforth.

54.26--2.95

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5074 and the A592 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Carnforth.

54.26--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.94 miles from Carnforth.

54.17--2.74

Location: southbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.13 miles from Carnforth.

54.13--2.75

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.23--2.72

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J37 (Kendal) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.92 miles from Carnforth.

54.33--2.62

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J39 (Shap) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2025 to 05:00 on 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.23--2.72

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 05:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.59 miles from Carnforth.

53.85--2.92

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 05:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Carnforth.

53.85--2.92

Location: northbound between the M55 and the junction with the A588 North.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 05:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.59 miles from Carnforth.

53.85--2.92

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 05:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.8 miles from Carnforth.

53.85--2.93

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 01:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.79 miles from Carnforth.

54.17--3.14

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 01:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.72 miles from Carnforth.

54.17--3.14

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 December 2025 to 20 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 January 2026 to 10 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 January 2026 to 17 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.55 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--2.72

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J35 (Carnforth) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 January 2026 to 06:00 on 6 January 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 April 2026 to 06:00 on 8 April 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 April 2026 to 06:00 on 18 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.47 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .

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 18 December 2025 to 20 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 January 2026 to 10 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 January 2026 to 17 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Carnforth.

54.23--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .

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 20 April 2026 to 25 April 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Carnforth.

54.23--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J37 (Kendal) .

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 15 December 2025 to 18 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.25 miles from Carnforth.

54.22--2.72

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 January 2026 to 10 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 January 2026 to 17 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.69 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--2.71

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 7 January 2026 to 9 January 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 10 January 2026 to 20:00 on 12 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 13 January 2026 to 16 January 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 17 January 2026 to 20:00 on 19 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.16 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--2.7

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 April 2026 to 06:00 on 2 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.7

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

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 6 January 2026 to 10 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 January 2026 to 17 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.7

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 2 April 2026 to 20:00 on 7 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J35 (Carnforth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 December 2025 to 05:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.24 miles from Carnforth.

54.07--2.77

Location: southbound between junctions J37 (Kendal) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 18:00 from 15 December 2025 to 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.05 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--2.7

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 14 December 2025 to 16 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from Carnforth.

54.18--3.13

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 14 December 2025 to 16 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Carnforth.

54.18--3.13

Location: westbound between the A592 and the junction with the A5092 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 14 December 2025 to 05:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.39 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--3.04

Location: eastbound between the A5092 and the junction with the A592 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 14 December 2025 to 05:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Carnforth.

54.24--3.05

Location: westbound between the A5074 and the junction with the A592 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 December 2025 to 17 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 06:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.45 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.94

Location: eastbound between the A592 and the junction with the A5074 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 December 2025 to 17 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 06:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.13 miles from Carnforth.

54.27--2.97

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A591 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 December 2025 to 05:00 on 15 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.79 miles from Carnforth.

54.27--2.77

Location: westbound exit slip to the A591 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 December 2025 to 05:00 on 15 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.88 miles from Carnforth.

54.27--2.76

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 January 2026 to 06:00 on 18 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.39 miles from Carnforth.

54.25--2.7