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🕐 Last verified 24 Aug, 03:31

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA56
DirectionSouthbound
RegionLancashire
ReportedSun 23 Aug, 20:26
ClearedMon 24 Aug, 04:16
Lasted7h 49m
Road typeUrban A-Road
Speed limit30 mph (urban)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-26220279
Views134

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A56 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Delays

The A56 southbound in Lancashire is closed between the A679 (near Huncoat) and the A680 (near Rising Bridge) for emergency resurfacing.

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Recent A56 incidents

6 incidents and roadworks logged on the A56 in the last 30 days, 2 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A56 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysSun 26 Jul, 07:37 A56 northbound between M66/A680/A676 and A682 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 05:34 A56 southbound between A681 and A682 | Southbound | CongestionWed 10 Jun, 08:21 A56 northbound between M66/A680/A676 and A682 | Northbound | CongestionFri 5 Jun, 00:53 A56 northbound between M66/A680/A676 and A682 | Northbound | CongestionSat 30 May, 05:54 A56 northbound between M66/A680/A676 and A682 | Northbound | CongestionSun 24 May, 02:43
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Is the A56 closed?

Not because of these roadworks. They finished at 04:16 UK time on Mon 24 Aug. See the A56 right now.

What happened on the A56 on 23 Aug 2026?

Roadworks on the A56 southbound in Lancashire, reported at 20:26 UK time on Sun 23 Aug. Cleared at 04:16 on Mon 24 Aug.

How long did it last?

7h 49m, from 20:26 UK time on Sun 23 Aug.

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The A56 live page shows what is happening now, and the A56 archive has every incident on record.

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