Traffic St. Helens

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Current traffic around St. Helens

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 Dec 2024.
Lanes closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.04 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 08:42
ACCIDENT
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 Dec 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 Dec 2024.
Lanes closed: There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from St. Helens.
ACCIDENT
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 22 Dec 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 22 Dec 2024.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.76 miles from St. Helens.
CONGESTION
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 22 Dec 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 08:24
CONGESTION
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 22 Dec 2024.
CauseRoad traffic collision.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.65 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 07:57
CONGESTION
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
CauseAccident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.92 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 07:48
CONGESTION
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
CauseRoad traffic collision.
Delay: There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 07:30
CONGESTION
Location: The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 22 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 9.6 miles from St. Helens. CLEARED @ 04:21


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 08:58 on 22 Dec 2024 to 13:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.81 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A556 southbound between the M56 and the junction with the M6 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.39 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J8 (Carrington) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 17.3 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J8 (Carrington) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J9 (Trafford Park) and J8 (Carrington) .
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J9 (Preston) and J10 (Northwich) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 11.91 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 22 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 28 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.86 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J6 (Eastham) and J7 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 23 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 12.54 miles from St. Helens.
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: 19.29 miles from St. Helens.
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: 18.82 miles from St. Helens.
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: 18.86 miles from St. Helens.
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: 19.18 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound at junction J4 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Apr 2025.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580.
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J2 from A580.
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junctions J2 and 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: 16.09 miles from St. Helens.
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: 18.99 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 4.93 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J5 (St Helens) 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: 5.62 miles from St. Helens.
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: 8.63 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J5 (St Helens) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 4.98 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J1 (Huyton) 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: 4.01 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound entry slip at junction J1 (Huyton) from roundabout.
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 5.78 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 3.89 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 14.54 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M602 eastbound between junctions J1 (M60/M62) and J2 (Eccles) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Dec 2024.
Nearest town: 16.4 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) 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: 7.7 miles from St. Helens.
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: 6.3 miles from St. Helens.
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: 6.28 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between the M57 and junction 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: 8.67 miles from St. Helens.
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: 6.27 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junction J1 (Kirkby) and the M57 .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5038 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 29 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.72 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A5038 and the M58 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 29 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.77 miles from St. Helens.
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: 10.03 miles from St. Helens.
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: 10.37 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .
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 four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.66 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Macclesfield) from the M56 east.
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: 12.14 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Northwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 25 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 26 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.17 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M602 westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Eccles) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound entry slip from the A41 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.2 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and M6 .
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 23 Dec 2024 to 25 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.79 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.19 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M61 northbound between junctions J6 and J8 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Dec 2024 to 05:00 on 24 Dec 2024.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.79 miles from St. Helens.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Jan 2025 to 05:00 on 10 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.27 miles from St. Helens.
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 9 Jan 2025 to 10 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 13 Jan 2025 to 17 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 20 Jan 2025 to 24 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 27 Jan 2025 to 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from St. Helens.
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 2 Jan 2025 to 3 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 6 Jan 2025 to 10 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 13 Jan 2025 to 17 Jan 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 20 Jan 2025 to 24 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from St. Helens.

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Location: eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 22 December 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.04 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.41

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 December 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 22 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.41

Location: eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 22 December 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 22 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.76 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.42

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 22 December 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from St. Helens.

53.45--2.43

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 22 December 2024.

Cause : Road traffic collision.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.65 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.38

Location: eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 December 2024.

Cause : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.92 miles from St. Helens.

53.45--2.44

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 22 December 2024.

Cause : Road traffic collision.

Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.4 miles from St. Helens.

53.48--2.38

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 22 December 2024.
Nearest town: 9.6 miles from St. Helens.

53.33--2.65

Location: eastbound between junctions J11 (Warrington) and J12 (M60) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : from 08:58 on 22 December 2024 to 13:00 on 22 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.81 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.42

Location: southbound between the M56 and the junction with the M6 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.39 miles from St. Helens.

53.32--2.42

Location: anticlockwise entry slip at junction J8 (Carrington) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.
Nearest town: 17.3 miles from St. Helens.

53.44--2.33

Location: anticlockwise exit slip at junction J8 (Carrington) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.09 miles from St. Helens.

53.44--2.34

Location: anticlockwise between junctions J9 (Trafford Park) and J8 (Carrington) .

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.
Nearest town: 17.06 miles from St. Helens.

53.45--2.34

Location: westbound between junctions J9 (Preston) and J10 (Northwich) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 22 December 2024.
Nearest town: 11.91 miles from St. Helens.

53.35--2.52

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 22 December 2024.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from St. Helens.

53.39--3.09

Location: southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 22 December 2024.
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from St. Helens.

53.4--3.09

Location: southbound between junctions J5 and J4 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 28 February 2025.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from St. Helens.

53.55--2.48

Location: westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.86 miles from St. Helens.

53.31--2.69

Location: eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J12 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.19 miles from St. Helens.

53.3--2.72

Location: southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from St. Helens.

53.62--2.58

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Eastham) and J7 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 December 2024 to 05:00 on 23 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.94 miles from St. Helens.

53.3--2.94

Location: westbound at junction J9 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 28 February 2025.
Nearest town: 12.54 miles from St. Helens.

53.35--2.49

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: 19.29 miles from St. Helens.

53.72--2.65

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: 18.82 miles from St. Helens.

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: 18.86 miles from St. Helens.

53.72--2.67

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: 19.18 miles from St. Helens.

53.72--2.64

Location: northbound at junction J4 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 April 2025.
Nearest town: 14.24 miles from St. Helens.

53.54--2.45

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J1 to A580.

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.27 miles from St. Helens.

53.53--2.38

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J2 from A580.

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from St. Helens.

53.51--2.36

Location: northbound between junctions J2 and J9 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.09 miles from St. Helens.

53.53--2.39

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: 18.99 miles from St. Helens.

53.71--2.63

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 4.93 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.87

Location: southbound between junctions J5 (St Helens) 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: 5.62 miles from St. Helens.

53.47--2.89

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: 8.63 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.95

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J5 (St Helens) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 4.98 miles from St. Helens.

53.46--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J1 (Huyton) 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: 4.01 miles from St. Helens.

53.4--2.81

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J1 (Huyton) from roundabout.

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 4.15 miles from St. Helens.

53.4--2.81

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 5.78 miles from St. Helens.

53.47--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 3.89 miles from St. Helens.

53.41--2.81

Location: eastbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2024.
Nearest town: 14.54 miles from St. Helens.

53.25--2.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (M60/M62) and J2 (Eccles) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2024.
Nearest town: 16.4 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.36

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 7.7 miles from St. Helens.

53.51--2.91

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: 6.3 miles from St. Helens.

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: 6.28 miles from St. Helens.

53.54--2.71

Location: eastbound between the M57 and junction J1 (Kirkby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 8.67 miles from St. Helens.

53.5--2.95

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: 6.27 miles from St. Helens.

53.54--2.71

Location: westbound between junction J1 (Kirkby) and the M57 .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from St. Helens.

53.52--2.9

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 December 2024 to 05:00 on 29 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.72 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 December 2024 to 05:00 on 29 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.77 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.96

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: 10.03 miles from St. Helens.

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: 10.37 miles from St. Helens.

53.6--2.69

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .

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 four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.66 miles from St. Helens.

53.36--2.51

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J20 (Macclesfield) from the M56 east.

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: 12.14 miles from St. Helens.

53.35--2.51

Location: westbound between junctions J12 (M60) and J11 (Warrington) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.8 miles from St. Helens.

53.44--2.44

Location: northbound between junctions J18 (Holmes Chapel) and J19 (Northwich) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 25 December 2024 to 05:00 on 26 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.17 miles from St. Helens.

53.27--2.4

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J2 (Eccles) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from St. Helens.

53.49--2.32

Location: westbound entry slip from the A41 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from St. Helens.

53.19--2.85

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.2 miles from St. Helens.

53.35--2.5

Location: northbound at junction J20 (Macclesfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from St. Helens.

53.35--2.5

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

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 23 December 2024 to 25 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.79 miles from St. Helens.

53.53--2.73

Location: southbound between junctions J8 and J6 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.19 miles from St. Helens.

53.61--2.58

Location: northbound between junctions J6 and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 December 2024 to 05:00 on 24 December 2024.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.79 miles from St. Helens.

53.6--2.57

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 January 2025 to 05:00 on 10 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.27 miles from St. Helens.

53.38--3.08

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 9 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 13 January 2025 to 17 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 20 January 2025 to 24 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 27 January 2025 to 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.06 miles from St. Helens.

53.48--2.97

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 2 January 2025 to 3 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 6 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 13 January 2025 to 17 January 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 20 January 2025 to 24 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from St. Helens.

53.48--2.98