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🕐 Last verified 8 Jun, 16:13

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM65
DirectionEastbound
RegionEastbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedMon 8 Jun, 16:13
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-26057055
Views117

Times are UK time.

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M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | Congestion

Location : The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 8 June 2026.

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Recent M65 incidents

10 incidents and roadworks logged on the M65 in the last 30 days, 5 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

M65 | Lancashire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysWed 8 Jul, 08:49 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 08:12 M65 westbound between J5 and J4 | Westbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 20:19 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 12:39 M65 eastbound between J9 and J10 | Eastbound | CongestionSat 20 Jun, 18:23 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionFri 19 Jun, 14:27
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Incident on the M65 eastbound at J8 in Eastbound, reported at 16:13 UK time on Mon 8 Jun. Still live.

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