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M55 Eastbound Traffic

M55 Motorway · Eastbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:19

M55 eastbound traffic at 15:19 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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🚨 M55 Eastbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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No live incidents on the M55 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 M55 eastbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

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

  • Full closure
    Eastbound M55 Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6)
    Thu 5 Nov · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Eastbound M55 Eastbound jct 1 entry slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 21:00–06:00
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Is the M55 eastbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:19 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M55 eastbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M55 eastbound at 15:19.

Is there an incident on the M55 eastbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M55 eastbound at 15:19.

Is the M55 eastbound closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M55 eastbound tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: M55 closures and diversions ›

Is the M55 eastbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M55 eastbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6), Sat 21:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: M55 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M55 eastbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M55 eastbound since midnight.

M55 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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ℹ️ About M55 eastbound traffic

This page tracks live M55 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See M55 westbound traffic. The full M55 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M55 videos and tonight's M55 roadworks.

❓ M55 Eastbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M55 eastbound closed today?

No — as of 15:19 National Highways list no full closure on the M55 eastbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the M55 eastbound today?

None reported at 15:19 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the M55 eastbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:19 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the M55 eastbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the M55 slow eastbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow eastbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the M55 eastbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the M55 eastbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M55 roadworks page.

Where can I check live M55 traffic eastbound?

Right here — this page is live M55 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M55 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M55 does this page cover?

The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the M55 runs between Preston (M6 J32) and Blackpool. The westbound side has its own page.

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