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🕐 Last verified 11 Aug, 03:45

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM55
DirectionWestbound
RegionLancashire
ReportedMon 10 Aug, 22:46
ClearedTue 11 Aug, 00:05
Lasted1h 19m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-26213476
Views155

Times are UK time.

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M55 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The M55 in Lancashire is closed westbound between J1 (Broughton) and J2 (Swillbrook) for a Police led incident.



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M55 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysMon 10 Aug, 22:46 M55 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysFri 10 Jul, 11:42 M55 westbound between M6 and J1 | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 22:37 M55 westbound distributor between M6 and J1 | Westbound | CongestionTue 16 Jun, 17:36 M55 eastbound within J1 | Eastbound | CongestionTue 16 Jun, 16:43 M55 eastbound between J3 and J2 | Eastbound | CongestionSun 14 Jun, 21:27
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Is the M55 closed?

Not because of this incident. It cleared at 00:05 UK time on Tue 11 Aug. See the M55 right now.

What happened on the M55 on 10 Aug 2026?

Incident on the M55 westbound in Lancashire, reported at 22:46 UK time on Mon 10 Aug. Cleared at 00:05 on Tue 11 Aug.

How long did it last?

1h 19m, from 22:46 UK time on Mon 10 Aug.

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