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A590 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A590, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A590 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:00 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A590 closed tonight?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's A590 closures ›

Is the A590 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend's A590 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A590 right now?

Yes. 1 set of works is running on the A590 at 14:00, 1 with severe delays.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A590 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing
  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing

A590 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing
  • Full closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing

A590 roadworks running now

Severe
There is one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed
Severe Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The A590 eastbound between junctions with the A592 and A5074
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:59 on 30 November 2026
Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A590 westbound between junctions with the A5074 and A592
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The A590 eastbound between junctions with the A5074 and A5074
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The A590 eastbound between junctions with the A5074 and A592
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A590 westbound between junctions with the A6 and A592
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 20:00 on 05 November 2026 to 06:00 on 06 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 20:00 on 04 November 2026 to 06:00 on 05 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 20:00 on 06 November 2026 to 06:00 on 07 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 20:00 on 03 November 2026 to 06:00 on 04 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

A590 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 3 closures

  • Full closureBoth directions18:00 to 23:59
    Eastbound and Westbound Meathop to Catcragg Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop to Catcragg Carriageway closure for SU works (SP Electricity North West)
  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing
  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureEastbound20:00 to 06:00
    Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing
  • Full closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop Roundabout to Millside Lane 1 closure for Resurfacing

❓ A590 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A590 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the A590, 1 of them causing severe delays.

Is the A590 closed tonight?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Is the A590 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

When are A590 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A590 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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