Traffic Mereside

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Current traffic around Mereside

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Mereside 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 J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .
Reason: Vehicle fire.
Status: Cleared.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:03
CONGESTION
Location: The A585 northbound entry slip from the A588 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 4.16 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The M65 eastbound at junction J2 (Manchester) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.2 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:57
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J29 (Burnley) from M65 West.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:48
CONGESTION
Location: The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 4.6 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:48
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 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:21
CONGESTION
Location: The M55 eastbound at junction J1 (Preston) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J31A (Preston) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:03
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 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 15:45
CONGESTION
Location: The A585 southbound between the A587 and the junction with the A588 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 15:54
CONGESTION
Location: The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A588 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.18 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 17:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J28 (Leyland) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 15:27
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J28 (Leyland) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Earlier Reason: Caused by the earlier vehicle fire.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:03


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J1 (Kirkby) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 14:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 13:39
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 14:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 13:39
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1 (M6) and J2 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1A (Preston) and J1 (M6) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.58 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.75 miles from Mereside. CLEARED @ 16:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.2 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.96 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J28 (Leyland) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.04 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J1 (M6) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.14 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.23 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J3 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.03 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.19 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 08:11 on 13 Nov 2025 to 15:30 on 11 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and M6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:02 on 2 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.91 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 11:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 13:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J1 (Kirkby) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 11:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 13:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .
Reason: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 17:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 20:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.79 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 20:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.74 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J29 (Burnley) and J31 (Preston) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J29 (Burnley) and J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J31 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Mereside.
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 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.06 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J26 (Wigan) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.91 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Mar 2026 to 4 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 23:59 on 11 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 12 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Mar 2026 to 4 Mar 2026.
Schedule: From 23:59 on 4 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 5 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Mar 2026 to 7 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 23:59 on 11 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 12 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.67 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J27 (Parbold) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.04 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 07:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 17:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 11.67 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Mereside.
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 23:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.03 miles from Mereside.

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Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .

Due to: Vehicle fire.

Status : Cleared.
Nearest town: 16.53 miles from Mereside.

53.65--2.69

Location: northbound entry slip from the A588 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 4.16 miles from Mereside.

53.86--2.98

Location: eastbound at junction J2 (Manchester) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.2 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.63

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J29 (Burnley) from M65 West.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Mereside.

53.71--2.66

Location: southbound at the junction with the A588 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 4.6 miles from Mereside.

53.86--3.01

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.63

Location: eastbound at junction J1 (Preston) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Mereside.

53.8--2.72

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from Mereside.

53.79--2.67

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.63

Location: southbound between the A587 and the junction with the A588 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from Mereside.

53.88--3.02

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.18 miles from Mereside.

53.86--2.98

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J28 (Leyland) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.28 miles from Mereside.

53.61--2.69

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 December 2025.

Earlier Due to: Caused by the earlier vehicle fire.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Mereside.

53.66--2.69

Location: westbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J1 (Kirkby) .

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 14:00 on 5 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Mereside.

53.53--2.85

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 14:00 on 5 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Mereside.

53.53--2.87

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.65

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.58 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.67

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.72 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.54

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.93 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.64

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.75 miles from Mereside.

53.62--2.69

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.2 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.66

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.96 miles from Mereside.

53.71--2.67

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.04 miles from Mereside.

53.7--2.68

Location: northbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.11 miles from Mereside.

53.63--2.69

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.14 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.66

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.11 miles from Mereside.

53.71--2.66

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Mereside.

53.79--2.66

Location: southbound between junctions J31A (Preston) and J31 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.23 miles from Mereside.

53.79--2.66

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J3 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.03 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.61

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.19 miles from Mereside.

53.73--2.65

Location: northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.3 miles from Mereside.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 08:11 on 13 November 2025 to 15:30 on 11 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Mereside.

53.63--2.69

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and M6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:02 on 2 December 2025 to 06:00 on 27 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.81

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.42 miles from Mereside.

53.73--2.64

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.91 miles from Mereside.

53.8--2.93

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32 miles from Mereside.

53.8--2.95

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 11:00 on 6 December 2025 to 13:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Mereside.

53.53--2.87

Location: westbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J1 (Kirkby) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 11:00 on 6 December 2025 to 13:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.4 miles from Mereside.

53.53--2.85

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .

Due to: Emergency roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 10 December 2025 to 17:00 on 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Mereside.

53.67--2.69

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J27 (Parbold) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.84 miles from Mereside.

53.64--2.69

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 December 2025 to 20:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Mereside.

53.86--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.79 miles from Mereside.

53.84--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 December 2025 to 20:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Mereside.

53.93--2.76

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

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 9 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.74 miles from Mereside.

53.98--2.78

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Mereside.

53.75--2.65

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

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Mereside.

53.75--2.65

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J31 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.

53.76--2.64

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 05:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.65 miles from Mereside.

54.02--2.78

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Mereside.

53.75--2.65

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 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.06 miles from Mereside.

53.74--2.65

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

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 8 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Mereside.

53.75--2.65

Location: southbound between junctions J27 (Parbold) and J26 (Wigan) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 05:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.91 miles from Mereside.

53.57--2.7

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 4 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.81

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

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 4 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Schedule : From 23:59 on 11 February 2026 to 06:00 on 12 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.81

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 February 2026 to 06:00 on 21 February 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 4 March 2026.

Schedule : From 23:59 on 4 March 2026 to 06:00 on 5 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.79

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 March 2026 to 7 March 2026.

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

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.79

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 4 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Schedule : From 23:59 on 11 February 2026 to 06:00 on 12 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.67 miles from Mereside.

53.54--2.79

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J27 (Parbold) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.04 miles from Mereside.

53.59--2.69

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 07:00 on 8 December 2025 to 17:00 on 8 December 2025.
Nearest town: 11.67 miles from Mereside.

53.85--2.73

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 December 2025 to 05:00 on 8 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Mereside.

53.81--2.9

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 23:00 on 6 December 2025 to 05:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.

53.73--2.65

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 6 December 2025 to 05:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Mereside.

53.72--2.65

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 05:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.03 miles from Mereside.

54.01--2.78