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🕐 Last verified 28 Jun, 20:19

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadM65
DirectionWestbound
RegionWestbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedSun 28 Jun, 20:19
DelaySlow traffic (10 min)
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-26189104
Views112

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What National Highways say

M65 westbound between J5 and J4 | Westbound | Congestion

Location : The M65 westbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 28 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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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 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 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionMon 8 Jun, 16:13
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This incident had not closed the road at 17:36 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the M65 right now.

What happened on the M65 on 28 Jun 2026?

Incident on the M65 westbound J5 to J4 in Westbound, reported at 20:19 UK time on Sun 28 Jun. Slow traffic (10 min). Still live.

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