Traffic Smithy Gate

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Current traffic around Smithy Gate

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

EASTBOUND
Description: A55Now openEastboundJ36A Broughton to J38 Chester, Start time: 18/03/2025 11:26 , Expected end time: 18/03/2025 11:31, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/03/2025 11:26
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 12:42
GWYDDELWERN
Description: A494Both directionsGwyddelwernCarriageway maintenanceTemporary traffic lights 24 hours03/03/25-31/03/25 0700-1800 :, Start time: 03/03/2025 7:00 , End Date: 31/03/2025 18:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/03/2025 7:00
Nearest town: 18.38 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:06
VEHICLE FIRE
Location: The A55 eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Vehicle fire.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 Mar 2025.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 Mar 2025.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.56 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 13:40
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A5090 and the A5038 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Mar 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:19
CONGESTION
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:19
J36A BROUGHTON
Description: A55WestboundJ36A BroughtonRoadworksOffslip closedDiversions in place16/03/25-28/03/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/03/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 16/03/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 14:52
CONGESTION
Location: The A55 eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 Mar 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.52 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 11:07


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.57 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.56 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.68 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5090 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the junctions with the M57 and the A5038 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound exit slip to the A540 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.99 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound exit slip to the A5117 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.6 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound between the A550 and the junction with the M56 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5117 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.82 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5117 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 19 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of five lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 08:00 on 18 Mar 2025 to 17:00 on 18 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:01
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 18 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 11.01 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:01
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 18 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Smithy Gate. CLEARED @ 15:01
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) and J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2025.
Nearest town: 11.28 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .
Reason: Emergency Roadside Drains works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2025.
Nearest town: 11.35 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.13 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.54 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A494 and the A540 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 11.06 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 11.56 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A494 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 11.72 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 Mar 2025 to 26 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound between the A540 and the junction with the M56 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 26 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound between the A540 and the junction with the M56 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 24 Mar 2025 to 26 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound exit slip to the A5117 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 24 Mar 2025 to 26 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.6 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J3 (Huyton) and J2 (Prescot) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 24 Mar 2025 to 29 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 31 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025.
Schedule: From 23:59 on 2 Apr 2025 to 06:00 on 3 Apr 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 Apr 2025 to 5 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.95 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of five lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 24 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 25 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.95 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J1 (Bidston) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.23 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 22 Mar 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 27 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 20 Mar 2025 to 15:30 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.51 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A5038 and the M58 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 J7 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 21 Mar 2025.
Nearest town: 19.74 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 J7 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.74 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A59 eastbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.75 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound exit slip to the A548 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.91 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound exit slip to the A548 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.81 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound entry slip from the A540 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound between the M53 and the junction with the A540 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Mar 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.05 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 19 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 24 Mar 2025 to 28 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 31 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 7 Apr 2025 to 11 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5090 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 19 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 24 Mar 2025 to 28 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 31 Mar 2025 to 2 Apr 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 7 Apr 2025 to 11 Apr 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Smithy Gate.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5104 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:30 and 06:00 from 18 Mar 2025 to 21 Mar 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:30 and 06:00 from 23 Mar 2025 to 28 Mar 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.69 miles from Smithy Gate.

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Description: A55 : Now open : Eastbound : J36A Broughton to J38 Chester, Start time: 18/03/2025 11:26 , Expected end time: 18/03/2025 11:31, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/03/2025 11:26
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.94

Description: A494 : Both directions : Gwyddelwern : Carriageway maintenance : Temporary traffic lights 24 hours : 03/03/25-31/03/25 0700-1800 :, Start time: 03/03/2025 7:00 , End Date: 31/03/2025 18:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/03/2025 7:00
Nearest town: 18.38 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.01--3.38

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Vehicle fire.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 March 2025.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 18 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.56 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.94

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A5090 and the A5038 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 March 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.68 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.47--2.99

Location: westbound at the junction with the A5036 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 18 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Description: A55 : Westbound : J36A Broughton : Roadworks : Offslip closed : Diversions in place : 16/03/25-28/03/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2025 20:00 , End Date: 28/03/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 16/03/2025 20:00
Nearest town: 13.55 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.97

Location: westbound at the junction with the A5036 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 18 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 18 March 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.52 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.94

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.57 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.33--3.01

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.56 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.68 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.48--2.97

Location: southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5090 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.96

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M57 and the A5038 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.45 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.96

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 18 March 2025 to 05:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.48--2.96

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A540 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.99 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.96

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A5117 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.6 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.94

Location: eastbound between the A550 and the junction with the M56 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.23--2.99

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.82 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.25--2.94

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.95

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 March 2025 to 06:00 on 19 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of five lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 08:00 on 18 March 2025 to 17:00 on 18 March 2025.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.39--3.09

Location: northbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 18 March 2025.
Nearest town: 11.01 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.39--3.09

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 18 March 2025.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.39--3.09

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) and J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 19.9 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2025.
Nearest town: 11.28 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.27--2.97

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .

Due to: Emergency Roadside Drains works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 1 May 2025.
Nearest town: 11.35 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.27--2.97

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.13 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.26--2.98

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.54 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.28--2.97

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A494 and the A540 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.
Nearest town: 11.06 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.26--2.98

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.
Nearest town: 11.56 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.28--2.97

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A494 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.
Nearest town: 11.09 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.26--2.98

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A41 and the A540 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 April 2025.
Nearest town: 11.72 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.29--2.96

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 March 2025 to 26 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.31--3

Location: eastbound between the A540 and the junction with the M56 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 05:00 on 26 March 2025.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.95

Location: eastbound between the A540 and the junction with the M56 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 24 March 2025 to 26 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.95

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A5117 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 24 March 2025 to 26 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.6 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.94

Location: southbound between junctions J3 (Huyton) and J2 (Prescot) .

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 24 March 2025 to 29 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 2 April 2025.

Schedule : From 23:59 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 April 2025 to 5 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.99 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.43--2.85

Location: westbound at the junction with the M57 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: westbound at the junction with the A5036 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: westbound at the junction with the M57 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.95 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.94

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.85 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of five lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 March 2025 to 06:00 on 25 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.95 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.94

Location: southbound between junctions J1 (Bidston) and J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 March 2025 to 05:00 on 22 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.23 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.41--3.08

Location: southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 March 2025 to 05:00 on 22 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.4--3.09

Location: southbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 March 2025 to 05:00 on 22 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.41--3.08

Location: southbound.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 March 2025 to 05:00 on 22 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.24 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.41--3.08

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A5104 and the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 March 2025 to 05:00 on 22 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.72 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.96

Location: westbound at the junction with the M57 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 March 2025 to 06:00 on 22 March 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 March 2025 to 06:00 on 27 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 March 2025 to 06:00 on 27 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 March 2025 to 06:00 on 22 March 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 March 2025 to 06:00 on 27 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J7 (Liverpool) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 March 2025 to 06:00 on 22 March 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 March 2025 to 06:00 on 27 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 20 March 2025 to 15:30 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.51 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.27--2.8

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A5038 and the M58 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.52 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.96

Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 J7 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 21 March 2025.
Nearest town: 19.74 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 J7 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 19 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.74 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: eastbound.

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 19 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.75 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.49--2.95

Location: westbound exit slip to the A548 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.91 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.99

Location: westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.95

Location: southbound exit slip to the A548 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.81 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.23--2.99

Location: westbound entry slip from the A540 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.95

Location: westbound between the M53 and the junction with the A540 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 March 2025 to 06:00 on 20 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.05 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.24--2.93

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 19 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 24 March 2025 to 28 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 31 March 2025 to 2 April 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 7 April 2025 to 11 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.48--2.98

Location: southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5090 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 19 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 24 March 2025 to 28 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 31 March 2025 to 2 April 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 7 April 2025 to 11 April 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.79 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.48--2.97

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5104 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:30 and 06:00 from 18 March 2025 to 21 March 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:30 and 06:00 from 23 March 2025 to 28 March 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.69 miles from Smithy Gate.

53.16--2.94