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A59 Westbound Traffic

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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:17

A59 westbound traffic at 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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No live incidents on the A59 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A59 westbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 1

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Northbound A59 Northbound closure from M58 to Switch Island
    Tomorrow night · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A59 westbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A59 westbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A59 westbound at 15:17.

Is there an incident on the A59 westbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A59 westbound at 15:17.

Is the A59 westbound closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A59 westbound tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A59 closures and diversions ›

Is the A59 westbound closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A59 westbound stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 3 lane or slip road closures are planned: Northbound closure from M58 to Switch Island, Fri 23:45 to 06:00; and Northbound closure from M58 to Switch Island, Sat 20:00 to 06:00 and 1 more.

This weekend: A59 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A59 westbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A59 westbound since midnight.

A59 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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ℹ️ About A59 westbound traffic

This page tracks live A59 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A59 eastbound traffic. The full A59 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A59 videos and tonight's A59 roadworks.

❓ A59 Westbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A59 westbound closed today?

No — as of 15:17 National Highways list no full closure on the A59 westbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A59 westbound today?

None reported at 15:17 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A59 westbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:17 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A59 westbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A59 slow westbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow westbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the A59 westbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 15:17. Overnight closures usually run from around 21:00–22:00 to 06:00 — this page lists them the moment National Highways publish them.

Where can I check live A59 traffic westbound?

Right here — this page is live A59 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A59 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A59 does this page cover?

The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the A59 runs between Liverpool and York. The eastbound side has its own page.

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