Lancashire's spine is the M6, joined by the M61 and M65 and by the M55, which runs to Blackpool. The Pleasure Beach, the Tower and the Illuminations bring crowds to the Fylde coast, Heysham Port links to the M6 at J34 by the Bay Gateway, and match days at Turf Moor and Ewood Park add local queues.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J35 AND J37in Lancashiremostly queues11incidents
2THE A56 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A681 AND A680near Haslingdenmostly queues8incidents
3THE M61 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J6 AND J8near Chorleymostly queues6incidents
4THE M65 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J4 AND J3near Darwenmostly queues5incidents
5THE A585 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A586 AND M55near Poulton-le-Fyldemostly queues5incidents
Most incidents in Lancashire started between 07:00 and 10:00 UK TIME (58% of them).
Main roads in Lancashire
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
Right now there is 1 live incident on Lancashire's main roads (collisions, breakdowns, queues and hazards). Checked 12:50.
Are any roads closed in Lancashire?
No roads are fully closed in Lancashire right now. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Lancashire?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Lancashire at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Lancashire here means Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool.
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