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Current traffic around Forest Head

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

VEHICLE FIRE
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J44 (Carlisle) and J43 (Carlisle) .
Reason: Vehicle fire.
Status: Cleared.
Nearest town: 9.35 miles from Forest Head. CLEARED @ 18:44
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J44 (Carlisle) and J43 (Carlisle) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Earlier Reason: Caused by the earlier vehicle fire.
Nearest town: 9.99 miles from Forest Head. CLEARED @ 18:44


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J40 (Penrith) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.12 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.93 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 08:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.97 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J39 (Shap) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:04 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 8.65 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.9 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 26 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.58 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.39 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:03 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 10.05 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.38 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 00:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.18 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.62 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.55 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 18:00 on 31 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 18:00 on 31 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J40 (Penrith) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 00:00 on 23 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.46 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J41 (Wigton) .
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 9 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Feb 2026 to 18 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.62 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 20:00 on 23 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 20:00 on 9 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 10 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 14 Feb 2026 to 20:00 on 15 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 20 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.29 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 16:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 7.84 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 16:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J43 (Carlisle) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.42 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 05:00 on 2 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 10.99 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Mar 2026 to 05:00 on 2 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.64 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 20:00 on 7 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.55 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.99 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J43 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 31 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.67 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 1 Feb 2026 to 20:00 on 7 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.68 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Mar 2026 to 20:00 on 12 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.67 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.56 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.02 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A686 and the A6071 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.85 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A69 eastbound between the junctions with the A6071 and the A686 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.43 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the A685 and the junction with the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the A6 and the junction with the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76 miles from Forest Head.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J42 (Carlisle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.58 miles from Forest Head.

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Location: southbound between junctions J44 (Carlisle) and J43 (Carlisle) .

Due to: Vehicle fire.

Status : Cleared.
Nearest town: 9.35 miles from Forest Head.

54.91--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J44 (Carlisle) and J43 (Carlisle) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Earlier Due to: Caused by the earlier vehicle fire.
Nearest town: 9.99 miles from Forest Head.

54.92--2.91

Location: southbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J40 (Penrith) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.12 miles from Forest Head.

54.67--2.77

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.74

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J40 (Penrith) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 17.93 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.76

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 08:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.97 miles from Forest Head.

54.82--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J39 (Shap) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:04 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Forest Head.

54.66--2.76

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 8.65 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.87

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.87

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.9 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.86

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 26 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.58 miles from Forest Head.

54.83--2.89

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:03 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.39 miles from Forest Head.

54.66--2.73

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:03 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.68

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 10.05 miles from Forest Head.

54.84--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 28 January 2026 to 17:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.38 miles from Forest Head.

54.71--2.8

Location: southbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J39 (Shap) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.76

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 00:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.18 miles from Forest Head.

54.74--2.81

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 February 2026 to 06:00 on 6 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.66

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.67

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.64

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.64

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 February 2026 to 06:00 on 6 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.64

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.64

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.62 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.63

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.72 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.63

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 February 2026 to 06:00 on 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.55 miles from Forest Head.

54.64--2.61

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 2 February 2026 to 18:00 on 31 July 2026.
Nearest town: 17.51 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.66

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 2 February 2026 to 18:00 on 31 July 2026.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J40 (Penrith) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : From 00:00 on 23 February 2026 to 06:00 on 26 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.46 miles from Forest Head.

54.73--2.8

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J41 (Wigton) .

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 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 February 2026 to 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.62 miles from Forest Head.

54.69--2.79

Location: northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 20:00 on 23 February 2026.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Forest Head.

54.68--2.78

Location: northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Forest Head.

54.68--2.78

Location: northbound between junctions J40 (Penrith) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 2 February 2026 to 20:00 on 9 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 06:00 and 20:00 from 10 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 14 February 2026 to 20:00 on 15 February 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.29 miles from Forest Head.

54.68--2.79

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 1 February 2026 to 16:00 on 1 February 2026.
Nearest town: 7.84 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.85

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A689 south of Brampton.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 1 February 2026 to 16:00 on 1 February 2026.
Nearest town: 7.91 miles from Forest Head.

54.9--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J43 (Carlisle) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Forest Head.

54.87--2.88

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.42 miles from Forest Head.

54.86--2.88

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 February 2026 to 05:00 on 2 April 2026.
Nearest town: 10.99 miles from Forest Head.

54.82--2.88

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 March 2026 to 05:00 on 2 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.64 miles from Forest Head.

54.83--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 2 February 2026 to 20:00 on 7 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.55 miles from Forest Head.

54.83--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.99 miles from Forest Head.

54.82--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.92 miles from Forest Head.

54.82--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J43 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 January 2026 to 06:00 on 18 April 2026.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from Forest Head.

54.87--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.67 miles from Forest Head.

54.85--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 1 February 2026 to 20:00 on 7 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.68 miles from Forest Head.

54.85--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 March 2026 to 20:00 on 12 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.67 miles from Forest Head.

54.85--2.88

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 30 January 2026 to 17:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.56 miles from Forest Head.

54.79--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J42 (Carlisle) and J41 (Wigton) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 30 January 2026 to 17:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.02 miles from Forest Head.

54.81--2.88

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A686 and the A6071 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.85 miles from Forest Head.

54.97--2.49

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6071 and the A686 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.43 miles from Forest Head.

54.97--2.5

Location: westbound between the A685 and the junction with the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.63

Location: eastbound between the A6 and the junction with the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.48 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.67

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A685 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.69

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A685 and the A6 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Forest Head.

54.65--2.68

Location: northbound between junctions J41 (Wigton) and J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.76 miles from Forest Head.

54.83--2.89

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J42 (Carlisle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.58 miles from Forest Head.

54.85--2.88