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A596 Traffic News

A596 Road · Thursby → Lillyhall
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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:20

A596 traffic at 15:20 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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No live incidents on the A596 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the A596 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:20 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A596 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A596 at 15:20.

Is there an incident on the A596 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A596 at 15:20.

Is the A596 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A596 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

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Is the A596 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A596 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

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Is there an accident on the A596 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A596 since midnight.

A596 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 A596 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A596 has 220 recorded collisions at 4 collision hotspots, involving 305 casualties (10 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Workington
68 collisions · 104 casualties · 4 fatal · 17 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Maryport
59 collisions · 72 casualties · 3 fatal · 9 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Wigton
68 collisions · 91 casualties · 2 fatal · 24 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Cockermouth
25 collisions · 38 casualties · 1 fatal · 6 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A596 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A596 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A596 traffic now, for the whole road from Thursby to Lillyhall. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A596 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 A596 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A596 incidents, A596 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A596 roadworks, A596 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A596 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A596 closed today?

Any A596 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 A596 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A596, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A596 right now?

Every live incident on the A596 — 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 A596?

The A596 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–18:30) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A596 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A596 are listed above and at /traffic/a596/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A596?

The A596 connects to: A595, A594.

Where can I get A596 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A596 traffic news page shows A596 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 A596 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.

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ℹ️ A596 Road Details

From
Thursby
To
Lillyhall
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–18:30

📍 Key A596 Locations

Wigton Aspatria Maryport Workington

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