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Current traffic around Catforth

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Catforth have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A585 southbound between the A587 and the junction with the A588 South.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 26 Dec 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.13 miles from Catforth. CLEARED @ 12:18


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J6 (Blackburn) and J10 (Burnley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1 (M6) and J2 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 8.98 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J1A (Preston) and J1 (M6) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 8.29 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J3 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound between junctions J6 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.04 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 12.59 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J1A (Preston) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J5 (Shadsworth) and J6 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.76 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 13.98 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 8.26 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 9.7 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 8.53 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junctions M6 and J5 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and M6 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junctions M6 and J1 (Kirkby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J7 (Accrington) and J8 (Bury) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 2 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 2 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Bury) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Litter clearance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 2 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 2 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 2 Jan 2025 to 16:00 on 10 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 17.23 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 2 Jan 2025 to 3 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 6 Jan 2025 to 10 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 16:00 and 09:00 from 2 Jan 2025 to 4 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 16:00 and 09:00 from 6 Jan 2025 to 10 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 17.23 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J2 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 Jan 2025 to 05:00 on 2 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.59 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M65 eastbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J5 (Shadsworth) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Jan 2025 to 11 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jan 2025 to 18 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.97 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 31 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 31 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.18 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 29 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.65 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J27 (Parbold) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Dec 2024 to 29 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J26 (Wigan) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Dec 2024 to 29 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Catforth.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M55 westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Catforth.

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Location: southbound between the A587 and the junction with the A588 South.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 26 December 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.13 miles from Catforth.

53.86--3.01

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J29 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 January 2025.
Nearest town: 8.63 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J6 (Blackburn) and J10 (Burnley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Catforth.

53.76--2.42

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (M6) and J2 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.98 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J1A (Preston) and J1 (M6) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.29 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.67

Location: westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J3 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.48

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.82 miles from Catforth.

53.76--2.43

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.04 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.47

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 12.59 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.54

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Manchester) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 9.3 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.64

Location: westbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J1A (Preston) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 13.88 miles from Catforth.

53.71--2.51

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Shadsworth) and J6 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.76 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.45

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Blackburn) and J4 (Blackburn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 13.98 miles from Catforth.

53.71--2.5

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J9 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.26 miles from Catforth.

53.73--2.65

Location: northbound between junction J9 and the M6 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 9.7 miles from Catforth.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J2 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.53 miles from Catforth.

53.73--2.64

Location: westbound between junctions M6 and J5 (Skelmersdale) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.38 miles from Catforth.

53.53--2.7

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and M6 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.2 miles from Catforth.

53.54--2.71

Location: westbound between junctions M6 and J1 (Kirkby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.21 miles from Catforth.

53.54--2.71

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Accrington) and J8 (Bury) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 2 January 2025 to 15:30 on 2 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.63 miles from Catforth.

53.78--2.35

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J8 (Bury) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Litter clearance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 2 January 2025 to 15:30 on 2 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Catforth.

53.78--2.33

Location: northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 2 January 2025 to 16:00 on 10 January 2025.
Nearest town: 17.23 miles from Catforth.

54.06--2.77

Location: northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 2 January 2025 to 3 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:00 and 16:00 from 6 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.5 miles from Catforth.

54.06--2.77

Location: northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 16:00 and 09:00 from 2 January 2025 to 4 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 16:00 and 09:00 from 6 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.
Nearest town: 17.23 miles from Catforth.

54.06--2.77

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J2 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 January 2025 to 05:00 on 2 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.59 miles from Catforth.

53.81--2.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Blackburn) and J5 (Shadsworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 December 2024 to 31 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Catforth.

53.72--2.46

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Great Marton) and J3 (Kirkham) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 January 2025 to 11 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 January 2025 to 18 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.97 miles from Catforth.

53.8--2.93

Location: northbound between junctions J33 (Lancaster) and J34 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 December 2024 to 05:00 on 31 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Catforth.

54--2.78

Location: southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 December 2024 to 05:00 on 31 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.18 miles from Catforth.

54.01--2.78

Location: southbound between junctions J34 (Lancaster) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 January 2025 to 06:00 on 16 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Catforth.

54.01--2.78

Location: northbound between junctions J32 (Blackpool) and J33 (Lancaster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 December 2024 to 05:00 on 29 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.65 miles from Catforth.

53.88--2.74

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J27 (Parbold) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 December 2024 to 29 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.75 miles from Catforth.

53.59--2.7

Location: southbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J26 (Wigan) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 December 2024 to 29 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.46 miles from Catforth.

53.6--2.69

Location: westbound between junctions J3 (Kirkham) and J4 (Great Marton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 January 2025 to 06:00 on 7 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Catforth.

53.8--2.96