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Current traffic in Scotforth

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A585 southbound between the A586 Great Eccleston and the junction with the M55 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 14.55 miles from Scotforth. CLEARED @ 20:50


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J37 (Kendal) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 02:00 on 11 Dec 2018 to 19:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 15.39 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.57 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:00 on 10 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Scotforth. CLEARED @ 21:53
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 12:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A591 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 12 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.92 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Scotforth. CLEARED @ 19:38
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Blackpool) .
Lane closures: Lane three is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Scotforth. CLEARED @ 20:59
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Jun 2019.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 Jun 2019.
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J37 (Kendal) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 29 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 16.45 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Jan 2019.
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J1 (Preston) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 10:00 on 4 Oct 2019.
Nearest town: 15.45 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Dec 2018 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.26 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 18 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.71 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 17 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.71 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Scotforth.
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 15 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 16 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.52 miles from Scotforth.
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 21:00 on 15 Dec 2018 to 05:00 on 16 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.04 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J31 (Preston) and J29 (Burnley) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Dec 2018 to 05:00 on 15 Dec 2018.
Nearest town: 19.49 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 13 Dec 2018 to 04:30 on 14 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.69 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J35 (Carnforth) and J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 13 Dec 2018 to 04:30 on 14 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.09 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J35 (Carnforth) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:30 on 12 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 13 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.69 miles from Scotforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 11 Dec 2018 to 04:00 on 12 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.57 miles from Scotforth. CLEARED @ 20:59
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J36 (Kirby Lonsdale) and J37 (Kendal) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 02:00 on 11 Dec 2018 to 19:00 on 11 Dec 2018.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 23:00 and 19:00 from 11 Dec 2018 to 14 Dec 2018.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.6 miles from Scotforth.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 10 December 2018.
Nearest town: 14.55 miles from Scotforth.

53.82--2.9

A Flood Alert has been issued for the Wyre Estuary for around the high astronomical tide predicted at 13:00 BST on 17/04/2018.

The forecast peak water level is 5.22mAOD at 12:45 BST.

The total surge is 0.47m.

The wind direction will be South and wind speed Force 5 - 6.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Scotforth.

53.87--2.95

This alert is issued for the lunchtime high tide at 1:05pm on Tuesday 17/04/18.

The locations likely to be affected are Sandside and Canal Foot.

Note that the night-time high tide tonight Monday 16/04/18 is not expected to reach flood alert level.

Onshore flooding may occur to roads, and some properties along the coast may be affected.

People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast for the period between 11am and 3pm on Tuesday.

Tides are high currently due to spring tides.

We will continue to monitor the situation and reissue this alert for subsequent high tides if needed, however, at the moment we do not expect subsequent high tides to reach alert level.

Detailed tidal information: The forecast high tide level is 5.03m AoD at Heysham, and 4.76m at Barrow.

We forecast additional surge of approximately 0.5m
Nearest town: 13.12 miles from Scotforth.

54.18--2.97

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 02:00 on 11 December 2018 to 19:00 on 11 December 2018.
Nearest town: 15.39 miles from Scotforth.

54.24--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Scotforth.

53.85--2.73

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

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.57 miles from Scotforth.

53.83--2.72

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:00 on 10 December 2018.
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Scotforth.

53.85--2.73

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 12:00 on 11 December 2018.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.73

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 December 2018 to 04:00 on 12 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.92 miles from Scotforth.

54.27--2.77

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 10 December 2018.
Nearest town: 12.26 miles from Scotforth.

53.85--2.73

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

Lane Closures : Lane three is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 11 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Scotforth.

53.85--2.73

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 June 2019.
Nearest town: 16.33 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.93

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1 June 2019.
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.95

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 29 December 2018.
Nearest town: 16.45 miles from Scotforth.

54.25--2.69

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 January 2019.
Nearest town: 11.36 miles from Scotforth.

53.86--2.74

Location: westbound between junctions J1 (Preston) and J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 10:00 on 4 October 2019.
Nearest town: 15.45 miles from Scotforth.

53.81--2.88

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 December 2018 to 05:00 on 15 December 2018.

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

53.98--2.78

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 December 2018 to 04:00 on 18 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.71 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.76

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2018 to 04:00 on 17 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.71 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.76

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J1 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 16 December 2018.
Nearest town: 15.78 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.73

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 15 December 2018 to 04:00 on 16 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.52 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.94

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 21:00 on 15 December 2018 to 05:00 on 16 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.04 miles from Scotforth.

53.8--2.96

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

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 December 2018 to 05:00 on 15 December 2018.
Nearest town: 19.49 miles from Scotforth.

53.76--2.64

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 13 December 2018 to 04:30 on 14 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.69 miles from Scotforth.

54.2--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 13 December 2018 to 04:30 on 14 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.09 miles from Scotforth.

54.19--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:30 on 12 December 2018 to 04:00 on 13 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.69 miles from Scotforth.

54.2--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 11 December 2018 to 04:00 on 12 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.57 miles from Scotforth.

53.83--2.72

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 02:00 on 11 December 2018 to 19:00 on 11 December 2018.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 23:00 and 19:00 from 11 December 2018 to 14 December 2018.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.6 miles from Scotforth.

54.28--2.67