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A590 Traffic News

A590 Trunk Road · Levens (M6 J36) → Barrow-in-Furness
A590 TRAFFIC NOW
A590 EASTBOUND LOW LORTON TO…CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 2
Clear ⏱ Updated 15:21

A590 traffic at 15:21 on Tuesday 3 November: 2 closures tonight.

A590 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 15:21
→ A590 eastbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ← A590 westbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks · 3 soon
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No live incidents on the A590 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A590 closures tonight and the next 3 days 3

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Eastbound A590 Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Westbound A590 Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Both directions A590 Eastbound and Westbound Meathop to Catcragg Carriageway closure
    Tomorrow night · 18:00–23:59
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Is the A590 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:21 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A590 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A590 at 15:21.

Is there an incident on the A590 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A590 at 15:21.

Is the A590 closed tonight?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight: A590 closures and diversions ›

Is the A590 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A590 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Low Lorton to A5074 junction Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and Westbound A5074 Junction to Low Lorton Lane closure leading to Carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: A590 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A590 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A590 since midnight.

A590 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A590 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A590 has 450 recorded collisions at 4 collision hotspots, involving 621 casualties (15 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr M6
93 collisions · 143 casualties · 8 fatal · 25 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Newby Bridge
89 collisions · 136 casualties · 5 fatal · 28 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Ulverston
160 collisions · 210 casualties · 2 fatal · 38 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Barrow In Furness
108 collisions · 132 casualties · 22 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A590 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A590 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A590 traffic now, for the whole road from Levens (M6 J36) to Barrow-in-Furness. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A590 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A590 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A590 incidents, A590 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A590 roadworks, A590 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A590 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A590 closed today?

Any A590 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A590 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A590, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A590 right now?

Every live incident on the A590 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A590?

The A590 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A590 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A590 are listed above and at /traffic/a590/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A590?

The A590 connects to: M6, A595.

Where can I get A590 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A590 traffic news page shows A590 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A590 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A590 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A590 eastbound and the A590 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

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ℹ️ A590 Road Details

Length
40 miles
From
Levens (M6 J36)
To
Barrow-in-Furness
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A590 Locations

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