Is the M65 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the M65 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M65 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight's M65 closures ›Is the M65 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M65 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.
This weekend's M65 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M65 right now?
Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the M65 at 13:58.
Works running now ›From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.
M65 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No. No closures are planned on the M65 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
M65 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The M65 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.
Full closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 entry slip road closures
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
M65 roadworks running now
Moderate
Westbound
The M65 westbound between junctions J8 and J7
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 17:00 on 3 November 2026
Moderate
Eastbound
The M65 eastbound between junctions J9 and J10
🔨 Roadworks
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J2
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M65 eastbound entry slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:30 on 3 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:30 on 3 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:30 on 3 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M65 eastbound between junctions J8 and J10
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 17:00 on 10 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 3 November 2026
Minor
Westbound Starting soon
The M65 westbound between junctions J7 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 3 November 2026
Minor
Westbound Starting soon
The M65 westbound between junctions J6 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 3 November 2026
M65 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Wednesday 4 Nov night · 3 closures
Full closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 entry slip road closures
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Thursday 5 Nov night · 4 closures
Full closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 entry slip road closures
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 eastbound J6 to J7 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureWestbound23:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M65 westbound J1 to Ceurden Roundabout - carriageway closure for communications on behalf of National Highways
❓ M65 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M65 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the M65.
Is the M65 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M65 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Is the M65 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M65 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 6 to 7 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.
When are M65 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M65 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M65 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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