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Current traffic around Prestatyn

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

EASTBOUND
Description: A55Now clearEastboundJ31 Caerwys to J32 Dolphin (Holywell), Start time: 14/03/2026 2:43 , Expected end time: 14/03/2026 2:48, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 2:43
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Prestatyn. CLEARED @ 03:54
J31 CAERWYS TO J32 DOLPHIN (HOLYWELL)
Description: A55EastboundJ31 Caerwys to J32 Dolphin (Holywell)IncidentAccidentRoad closed :, Start time: 14/03/2026 1:01 , Expected end time: 14/03/2026 3:01, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 1:01
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Prestatyn. CLEARED @ 01:18


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency Roadside Equipment Maintenance.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 14 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.15 miles from Prestatyn. CLEARED @ 04:39
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 14 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 15 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.03 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 14 Mar 2026 to 04:00 on 15 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.28 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.26 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.19 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.33 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 05:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 20 Mar 2026 to 15:30 on 20 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 18 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 18 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 20 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.98 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .
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 17 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
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 17 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.47 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
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 17 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.21 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.2 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.26 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.18 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 16:00 on 16 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 16 Mar 2026 to 16:00 on 16 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.26 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 eastbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Prestatyn.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 eastbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Mar 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Prestatyn.

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Description: A55 : Now clear : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J32 Dolphin (Holywell), Start time: 14/03/2026 2:43 , Expected end time: 14/03/2026 2:48, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 2:43
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Prestatyn.

53.27--3.25

Description: A55 : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J32 Dolphin (Holywell) : Incident : Accident : Road closed :, Start time: 14/03/2026 1:01 , Expected end time: 14/03/2026 3:01, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/03/2026 1:01
Nearest town: 7.79 miles from Prestatyn.

53.27--3.25

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency Roadside Equipment Maintenance.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.15 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 14 March 2026 to 04:00 on 15 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.03 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 14 March 2026 to 04:00 on 15 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.28 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.26 miles from Prestatyn.

53.3--2.95

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.19 miles from Prestatyn.

53.3--2.95

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J5 (Bebington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Prestatyn.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J6 (Eastham) .

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 March 2026 to 22 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.33 miles from Prestatyn.

53.3--2.95

Location: southbound.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 March 2026 to 05:00 on 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.08

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 20 March 2026 to 15:30 on 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Prestatyn.

53.36--3.06

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 18 March 2026 to 17:00 on 18 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.92 miles from Prestatyn.

53.35--3.05

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Prestatyn.

53.32--3.01

Location: southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.74 miles from Prestatyn.

53.36--3.06

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.98 miles from Prestatyn.

53.31--3

Location: southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .

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 17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.03

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

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 17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

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

53.33--3.01

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

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 17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.21 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 17 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.2 miles from Prestatyn.

53.39--3.09

Location: southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 17 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.26 miles from Prestatyn.

53.4--3.09

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 March 2026 to 06:00 on 17 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.18 miles from Prestatyn.

53.38--3.08

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.27 miles from Prestatyn.

53.35--3.04

Location: southbound at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 16 March 2026 to 16:00 on 16 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.08 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 16 March 2026 to 16:00 on 16 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.26 miles from Prestatyn.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 March 2026 to 06:00 on 27 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.07

Location: southbound.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 March 2026 to 06:00 on 26 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.07

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 March 2026 to 06:00 on 25 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.25 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.07

Location: eastbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 March 2026 to 06:00 on 27 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.07

Location: eastbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 March 2026 to 06:00 on 25 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Prestatyn.

53.41--3.07