Traffic Howgill

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Current traffic around Howgill

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

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 12:45
CONGESTION
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 12:18
CONGESTION
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 12:00
CONGESTION
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:48
CONGESTION
Location: The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Preston) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.35 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:30


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:01 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M66 northbound between junction J1 (Ramsbottom) and the A56 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.27 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J6 (Blackburn) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J5 (Shadsworth) and J6 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.92 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:02 on 20 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.31 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 09:00 on 12 Jan 2026 to 23:00 on 3 Sep 2027.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J30 (Manchester) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 15:01
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.64 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound at junction J10 (Burnley) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 5 May 2026 to 17:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 8.36 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between the M6 southbound and junction J1 (Preston) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 19 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between the M6 southbound and junction J1 (Preston) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 19 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 15 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound entry slip at junction J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 4 Jun 2026 to 6 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 19 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 15 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 18.76 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 17 Aug 2026 to 21 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Aug 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane four will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 3 May 2026 to 05:00 on 4 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 2 May 2026 to 17:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.75 miles from Howgill.
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: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 May 2026 to 06:00 on 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J8 (Bury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.1 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A56 southbound between the M65 and the junction with the A679 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A56 southbound exit slip to the A679 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.9 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A56 southbound entry slip from the A679 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.06 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A56 southbound between the M65 and the junction with the A680 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 May 2026 to 06:00 on 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.06 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M66 southbound between junctions A56 and J2 (Bury) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M66 southbound between the A56 and junction J1 (Ramsbottom) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.17 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J30 (Manchester) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 14:15
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 May 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.29 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 May 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Blackburn) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 May 2026 to 06:00 on 28 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J3 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J29 (Burnley) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 22 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
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 May 2026 to 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Howgill. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.

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Location: westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 28 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.62

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.63

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.63

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Manchester) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.63

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Preston) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.35 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.71

Location: northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:01 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Howgill.

53.87--2.74

Location: northbound between junction J1 (Ramsbottom) and the A56 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.27 miles from Howgill.

53.63--2.3

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.45

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J6 (Blackburn) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 April 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.57

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Shadsworth) and J6 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.92 miles from Howgill.

53.75--2.43

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.59 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.69

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:02 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.31 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.68

Location: westbound at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 September 2027.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.44

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 September 2027.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.55 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.45

Location: eastbound at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 September 2027.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.45

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 September 2027.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.45

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 3 September 2027.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.44

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : from 09:00 on 12 January 2026 to 23:00 on 3 September 2027.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.45

Location: southbound between junctions J30 (Manchester) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.65

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J31 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.71 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.64

Location: southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.64 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.65

Location: eastbound at junction J10 (Burnley) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 5 May 2026 to 17:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 8.36 miles from Howgill.

53.79--2.27

Location: southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J31 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 May 2026 to 05:00 on 5 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.69

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 19 July 2026 to 06:00 on 22 August 2026.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.7

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 19 July 2026 to 06:00 on 15 August 2026.
Nearest town: 18.72 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.7

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 4 June 2026 to 6 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 8 June 2026 to 13 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.47 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.72

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 19 July 2026 to 06:00 on 15 August 2026.
Nearest town: 18.76 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.71

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 August 2026 to 06:00 on 22 August 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.71

Location: northbound at junction J31 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane four will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 3 May 2026 to 05:00 on 4 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.83 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.64

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.44

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

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 2 May 2026 to 17:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.15 miles from Howgill.

53.89--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Howgill.

53.82--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.7

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.

53.8--2.68

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Howgill.

53.87--2.74

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

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.75 miles from Howgill.

53.96--2.75

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.7

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.33

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J8 (Bury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.1 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.32

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.33

Location: southbound between the M65 and the junction with the A679 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 05:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.33

Location: southbound exit slip to the A679 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.9 miles from Howgill.

53.77--2.33

Location: southbound entry slip from the A679 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.06 miles from Howgill.

53.77--2.33

Location: southbound between the M65 and the junction with the A680 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.17 miles from Howgill.

53.78--2.33

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 May 2026 to 6 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.06 miles from Howgill.

53.79--2.67

Location: southbound between junctions A56 and J2 (Bury) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Howgill.

53.62--2.29

Location: southbound between the A56 and junction J1 (Ramsbottom) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.17 miles from Howgill.

53.65--2.31

Location: southbound between junctions J30 (Manchester) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.55 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 May 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.29 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 May 2026 to 05:00 on 22 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.57

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Blackburn) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 May 2026 to 06:00 on 28 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.9 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.49

Location: westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J3 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from Howgill.

53.71--2.54

Location: southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J29 (Burnley) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 06:00 on 22 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.64

Location: southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .

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 May 2026 to 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.64

Location: southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.25 miles from Howgill.

53.76--2.64

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.93 miles from Howgill.

53.83--2.72

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Howgill.

53.81--2.71

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.5 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.45

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Howgill.

53.72--2.45

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:30 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.34 miles from Howgill.

53.73--2.44