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🕐 Last verified 26 Aug, 03:21

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA590
RegionCumbria
ReportedTue 25 Aug, 20:42
ClearedWed 26 Aug, 04:06
Lasted7h 24m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26220409

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A590 | Cumbria | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

The A590 in Cumbria is closed in both directions between the A592 (Newby Bridge) and A6 (Levens) due to a collision.

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Recent A590 incidents

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A590 westbound between M6/A65 and A591 | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 21:09 A590 eastbound between B5281 and A5087 | Eastbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 13:26 A590 eastbound between A5087/B5281 and A5092 | Eastbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 19:17 A590 eastbound between B5277 and A5074 | Eastbound | CongestionWed 24 Jun, 14:48 A590 eastbound between B5278 and A592 | Eastbound | CongestionWed 24 Jun, 13:24 A590 eastbound between B5278 and A592 | Eastbound | CongestionSun 21 Jun, 11:49
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Is the A590 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 04:06 UK time on Wed 26 Aug. See the A590 right now.

What happened on the A590 on 25 Aug 2026?

Crash on the A590 in Cumbria, reported at 20:42 UK time on Tue 25 Aug. Cleared at 04:06 on Wed 26 Aug.

How long did it last?

7h 24m, from 20:42 UK time on Tue 25 Aug.

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