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Planned road-related incidents affecting your journey.
| Last updated: 10.25am Friday 9th January 2009 | Sort by: [severity] [update time] |
 | A59 Rice Lane Walton, Liverpool Inbound at A5098 Hornby Road Last updated 2 hours ago | One lane closed due to roadworks on A59 Rice Lane inbound at A5098 Hornby Road.
Lane one (Of three) is closed at the railway bridge. until 11.59pm Fri 16th Jan 09 |
| A59 Dunnings Bridge Road Sefton Northbound between M57 (Switch Island) and Maghull Last updated 17 hours ago | One lane closed due to roadworks on A59 Dunnings Bridge Road Northbound between M57 (Switch Island) and Maghull.
Until 30th January. 12.00am Thu 8th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 30th Jan 09 |
| A560 Brinksway Stockport Both ways between Highfield Street and A5145 Pine Street Last updated 19 hours ago | Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on A560 Brinksway both ways between Highfield Street and A5145 Pine Street. until 4.27pm Thu 22nd Jan 09 |
| A5049 West Derby Road Liverpool At A5089 Belmont Road / B5188 Sheil Road Last updated 1 day ago | Gas main work and restrictions on A5049 West Derby Road at A5089 Belmont Road / B5188 Sheil Road.
There is no left turn on to Belmont Road.Until 15th February. 12.00am Wed 7th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Sun 15th Feb 09 |
| Regent Road Morecambe At Osborne Road Last updated 1 day ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Regent Road at Osborne Road. Expect delays. until 6.33pm Thu 15th Jan 09 |
| B5189 Green Lane In Old Swan, Liverpool At Moscow Drive / Lister Drive Last updated 1 day ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on B5189 Green Lane at Moscow Drive / Lister Drive.
Outside the bus depot. until 11.59pm Fri 9th Jan 09 |
| A59 Liverpool Road North Burscough At B5241 Junction Lane / Trevor Road Last updated 2 days ago | Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on A59 Liverpool Road North at B5241 Junction Lane / Trevor Road.
Near the train station. until 11.59pm Fri 9th Jan 09 |
| A59 Preston New Road Samlesbury Both ways at B6230 Cuerdale Lane Last updated 2 days ago | Narrow lanes due to roadworks on A59 Preston New Road both ways at B6230 Cuerdale Lane.
Outside Salmesbury Hall and BAE Systems. Affecting traffic between Preston and Blackburn.Until 22nd March. 12.00am Mon 15th Sep 08 until 11.59pm Sun 22nd Mar 09 |
| B5093 Wilmslow Road Fallowfield Both ways between A6010 Wilbraham Road and Ladybarn Road Last updated 2 days ago | Narrow lanes due to water main work on B5093 Wilmslow Road both ways between A6010 Wilbraham Road and Ladybarn Road.
Between Wilbraham Road and Sainsbury's.Between 9:30 and 15:30. until 4.25pm Sat 10th Jan 09 |
| A59 Rice Lane Liverpool Both ways between A5098 Hornby Road and A566 Orrell Lane Last updated 3 days ago | One lane blocked due to roadworks on A59 Rice Lane both ways between A5098 Hornby Road and A566 Orrell Lane. Expect delays.
Near The Black Bull. until 6.39pm Thu 15th Jan 09 |
 | A662 Pollard Street Ancoats, Manchester Both ways between A665 Great Ancoats Street and Carruthers Street Last updated 3 days ago | A662 Pollard Street both ways closed due to water main work between A665 Great Ancoats Street and Carruthers Street.
Closed between St Anns primary school and Great Ancoats Street. There is also a contraflow on Great Ancoats Street near the Central Retail Park.Until 13th February.
Diversion: Via Every Street 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 13th Feb 09 |
| A665 Great Ancoats Street Ancoats, Manchester Both ways between Laystall Street and Adair Street Last updated 3 days ago | Water main work and contraflow on A665 Great Ancoats Street both ways between Laystall Street and Adair Street. Expect congestion.
Between the Central Retail Park and the Office furniture shop. Pollard Street is also closed between Great Ancoats Street and St Anns School. Until 13th February. 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 13th Feb 09 |
| A558 Daresbury Expressway Runcorn Both ways between Science Park Roundabout and A56 Chester Road Last updated 3 days ago | Major roadworks on A558 Daresbury Expressway both ways between Science Park Roundabout and A56 Chester Road.
The road is being upgraded to a dual carriageway. until 4.50pm Tue 5th May 09 |
 | Brentwood Avenue Blackpool At Valeway Avenue Last updated 3 days ago | Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Brentwood Avenue at Valeway Avenue. until 11.59pm Fri 16th Jan 09 |
| New Chester Road Eastham Both ways between Bridle Road and Eastham Rake Last updated 3 days ago | New Chester Road both ways closed due to roadworks between Bridle Road and Eastham Rake.
Near the shopping centre.
Diversion: Via Eastham Rake and Mill Park Drive to the Eastham Library Car Park until 11.49am Fri 30th Jan 09 |
| Raby Mere Road Raby Both ways between B5151 Willaston Road and Raby Hall Road Last updated 3 days ago | Raby Mere Road both ways closed due to water main work between B5151 Willaston Road and Raby Hall Road. Also affecting Raby Hall Road both ways between Raby Mere Road and Hargrave Lane.
Diversion: Via Willaston Road, Benty Heath Lane, Hargrave Lane in both directions. until 11.38am Fri 23rd Jan 09 |
| Seamon's Road Altrincham Both ways between Stokoe Avenue and Atlantic Street Last updated 4 days ago | Seamon's Road both ways closed due to bridge maintenance work between Stokoe Avenue and Atlantic Street.
For work on Seamon's Moss Bridge.
Diversion: Northbound via Manchester Road and Atlantic Street, Southbound via Atlantic Street, Davenport Lane, George Richards Way and Manchester Road until 11.59pm Fri 16th Jan 09 |
| A5103 Albion Street Manchester Inbound between City Road East and B6469 Whitworth Street West Last updated 4 days ago | One lane closed due to roadworks on A5103 Albion Street inbound between City Road East and B6469 Whitworth Street West.
Lane one (Of two) is closed, near the Hacienda apartments. There is no left turn onto Whitworth Street West inbound, and no right turn outbound. until 11.59pm Fri 9th Jan 09 |
| Hulme Street Manchester Both ways between A34 Oxford Road / Charles Street and Measham Mews Last updated 4 days ago | Hulme Street both ways closed due to long-term roadworks between A34 Oxford Road / Charles Street and Measham Mews.
A building is being demolished, opposite the BBC. until 8.09am Sun 31st May 09 |
| Moselden Lane Rishworth Both ways between A672 Oldham Road and Withens End Lane / Smithy Lane Last updated 6 days ago | Moselden Lane both ways closed due to roadworks between A672 Oldham Road and Withens End Lane / Smithy Lane.
This closure has been issued for health and safety due to the instability of the road. Until 6th June.
Diversion: Via the unaffected part of Moselden Lane, Oldham Road, Elland Road, Ripponden New Bank, Stainland Road (Part of), Saddleworth Road, Withens End Lane and vice versa. 12.00am Fri 6th Jun 08 until 11.59pm Sat 6th Jun 09 |
| Ffordd Penrhwylfa Prestatyn Around Ffordd Pantycelyn Last updated 6 days ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Ffordd Penrhwylfa around Ffordd Pantycelyn.
For the construction of a footbridge.From 6th January to 5th July. 12.00am Tue 6th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Sun 5th Jul 09 |
| Ffordd Penrhwylfa Prestatyn Around Ffordd Ffynnon / Fforddisa Last updated 6 days ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Ffordd Penrhwylfa around Ffordd Ffynnon / Fforddisa.
From 6th January to 6th February. 12.00am Tue 6th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 6th Feb 09 |
| Winchester Drive Prestatyn Around Ffordd Penrhwylfa Last updated 6 days ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Winchester Drive around Ffordd Penrhwylfa.
From 5th January to 6th February. 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 6th Feb 09 |
| A547 Nant Drive Prestatyn Around A548 Prestatyn Road Last updated 6 days ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on A547 Nant Drive around A548 Prestatyn Road.
Near the Woodland Park Railway Bridge.From 8th to 9th January. 12.00am Thu 8th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 9th Jan 09 |
| Craven Street Skipton Both ways between A6131 Keighley Road and Cavendish Street Last updated 1 week ago | Craven Street both ways closed due to roadworks between A6131 Keighley Road and Cavendish Street.
From 5th January 2009 to 15th February 2009. 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Sun 15th Feb 09 |
| A6010 Queens Road Cheetham Hill Both ways between Eckford Street and Smedley Road Last updated 1 week ago | Narrow lanes due to bridge maintenance work on A6010 Queens Road both ways between Eckford Street and Smedley Road.
For work to the road as it passes over the tram lines. Until 10th April 2009. 12.00am Mon 13th Oct 08 until 11.59pm Fri 10th Apr 09 |
| M6 Lancashire Both ways between J27 A5209 (Standish) and J28 B5256 (Leyland) Last updated 2 weeks ago | Narrow lanes due to roadworks on M6 both ways between J27 A5209 (Standish) and J28 B5256 (Leyland).
Until 10:00 on 18th January 2009. 10.00pm Wed 22nd Oct 08 until 10.00am Sun 18th Jan 09 |
| Balmoral Road Lower Heysham At Fairfield Road Last updated 2 weeks ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Balmoral Road at Fairfield Road.
From 5th to 30th January 2009. 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 30th Jan 09 |
| M6 Lancashire Both ways around J35 A601(M) Carnforth Last updated 2 weeks ago | One lane closed due to bridge maintenance work on M6 both ways around J35 A601(M) Carnforth.
Lane three is closed in both directions due to work on the Kellet Road bridge.From 6th January 2009 to 23rd March 2009. 12.00am Tue 6th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Mon 23rd Mar 09 |
| A587 South Park Drive Blackpool Southbound between Honister Avenue and A583 Preston New Road Last updated 2 weeks ago | One lane closed due to gas main work on A587 South Park Drive Southbound between Honister Avenue and A583 Preston New Road. Also affecting A583 Preston New Road Westbound between Barclay Avenue / Briercliffe Avenue and A587 South Park Drive.
Lanes are closed on the West and Southbound approaches to the junction.From 5th to 25th January 2009.
Diversion: Alternative routes for larger vehicles are signed from the end of the M55 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Sun 25th Jan 09 |
| B6205 St George's Road Bolton At B6204 Knowsley Street / Bath Street Last updated 2 weeks ago | Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on B6205 St George's Road at B6204 Knowsley Street / Bath Street.
Whilst a new slip road is constructed. until 11.59pm Fri 27th Mar 09 |
| Coal Pit Road Moss Bank, Bolton At Colliers Row Road / Smithills Dean Road / Scout Road Last updated 2 weeks ago | Temporary traffic lights and roadworks on Coal Pit Road at Colliers Row Road / Smithills Dean Road / Scout Road. until 11.59pm Tue 31st Mar 09 |
| B6469 Whitworth Street West Manchester Both ways between A5103 Albion Street and Cameron Street Last updated 2 weeks ago | B6469 Whitworth Street West both ways closed due to water main work between A5103 Albion Street and Cameron Street.
By Deansgate Locks.From 5th to 16th January 2009.
Diversion: Signed 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 16th Jan 09 |
| B6249 Carr Road Nelson Both ways between Norfolk Street and Clayton Street Last updated 3 weeks ago | B6249 Carr Road both ways closed due to bridge maintenance work between Norfolk Street and Clayton Street.
For work on the canal bridge.From 5th January 2009 to 0:00 on 28th February 2009.
Diversion: Via Barrowford Road, Scotland Road, New Scotland Road, Holme Street and Broadway 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 12.00am Sat 28th Feb 09 |
| Fearnhead Lane Fearnhead, Warrington Both ways between Insall Road / Cinnamon Lane and Crab Lane Last updated 3 weeks ago | Fearnhead Lane both ways closed due to resurfacing work between Insall Road / Cinnamon Lane and Crab Lane.
The No. 24 bus will be diverted via Cinnamon Lane, Enfield Park Road and Crab Lane. There is a temporary bus stop on Crab Lane near Fearnhead Lane.Between 9:00 and 17:00 Mondays to Fridays from 5th January 2009 to 14th February 2009.
Diversion: Via Insall Road, Blackbrook Avenue, Birchwood Way, College Place, Crab Lane, and vice-versa 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Sat 14th Feb 09 |
| Caunce Street Blackpool Westbound between B5124 Devonshire Road and A586 Grosvenor Street Last updated 3 weeks ago | Caunce Street Westbound closed due to roadworks between B5124 Devonshire Road and A586 Grosvenor Street.
Closed heading towards The Prom.From 5th January 2009 to 13th February 2009.
Diversion: Via Devonshire Road, Church Street, Cookson Street, Talbot Road, Larkhill Road and Grosvenor Street. 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 13th Feb 09 |
| B5199 Huyton Lane Prescot Both ways between A57 Liverpool Road / A58 and Wood Lane Last updated 3 weeks ago | B5199 Huyton Lane both ways closed due to roadworks between A57 Liverpool Road / A58 and Wood Lane. Expect delays.
From 1st January 2009 to 12th February 2009. 12.00am Thu 1st Jan 09 until 11.59pm Thu 12th Feb 09 |
| A57 Liverpool Road Huyton Both ways between M57 J2 / A58 (Prescot) and Dinas Lane Last updated 3 weeks ago | Restrictions and water main work on A57 Liverpool Road both ways between M57 J2 / A58 (Prescot) and Dinas Lane.
Various lane closures are in place.Until 10th April 2009. 12.00am Mon 24th Nov 08 until 11.59pm Fri 10th Apr 09 |
| B5085 Brook Lane Alderley Edge Both ways between A34 Wilmslow Road and Brookfield Bridge Last updated 3 weeks ago | B5085 Brook Lane both ways closed due to resurfacing work between A34 Wilmslow Road and Brookfield Bridge.
Mondays to Fridays from 5th to 19th January 2009.
Diversion: Via Wilmslow Road and Knutsford Road 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Mon 19th Jan 09 |
| Queen's Avenue Widnes Both ways between Coronation Drive and Royal Avenue Last updated 3 weeks ago | Queen's Avenue both ways closed due to gas main work between Coronation Drive and Royal Avenue.
From 5th to 30th January 2009.
Diversion: Signed 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 30th Jan 09 |
| St Mary's Street Preston Both ways between A59 New Hall Lane and Campbell Street Last updated 3 weeks ago | St Mary's Street both ways closed due to electricity work between A59 New Hall Lane and Campbell Street. Also affecting Adelaide Street both ways between A59 New Hall Lane and Cranborne Street.
From 5th to 30th January 2009.
Diversion: Signed 12.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 11.59pm Fri 30th Jan 09 |
| Cardwell Street Padiham Both ways between Graham Street and Shakespeare Street Last updated 3 weeks ago | Cardwell Street both ways closed due to gas main work between Graham Street and Shakespeare Street.
From 9:00 on 5th January 2009 to 17:00 on 13th February 2009.
Diversion: Via Herbert Street, Victoria Road, Villiers Street, Peel Street, Graham Street and vice versa 9.00am Mon 5th Jan 09 until 5.00pm Fri 13th Feb 09 |
| Strawberry Road Salford Westbound between B6186 Frederick Road and A6 Broad Street Last updated 1 month ago | Strawberry Road Westbound closed due to roadworks between B6186 Frederick Road and A6 Broad Street.
Until 0:00 on 22nd September 2009. 12.00am Mon 22nd Sep 08 until 12.00am Tue 22nd Sep 09 |
| Pits Farm Avenue Rochdale Both ways between B6452 Sandy Lane and Bridgefold Road Last updated 1 month ago | Pits Farm Avenue both ways closed due to roadworks between B6452 Sandy Lane and Bridgefold Road.
Until 1st October 2009.
Diversion: Via Bridgefold Road, Spotland Road and Edenfield Road. 9.30am Thu 3rd Apr 08 until 11.59pm Thu 1st Oct 09 |
| Carr Lane Wigan At Cranfield Road Last updated 1 month ago | Carr Lane closed due to gas main work at Cranfield Road. until 4.30pm Sat 17th Jan 09 |
| Brownlow Hill Liverpool At Mount Pleasant Last updated 1 month ago | Brownlow Hill closed due to roadworks at Mount Pleasant.
Buses to Liverpool University from the halls of residence will stop in Abercromby Square. Until 28th January 2009.
Diversion: Via Oxford Street, Abercromby Square, Grove Street and Crown Street 12.00am Wed 1st Oct 08 until 11.59pm Wed 28th Jan 09 |
| Fitzwilliam Street Salford Both ways between Cumberland Street and Sussex Street Last updated 1 month ago | Fitzwilliam Street both ways closed due to roadworks between Cumberland Street and Sussex Street.
Until 22nd June 2009. 12.00am Mon 22nd Sep 08 until 11.59pm Mon 22nd Jun 09 |
| Philip Road Ditton Both ways at Ditchfield Place / Heralds Close Last updated 1 month ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Philip Road both ways at Ditchfield Place / Heralds Close. until 5.58pm Tue 24th Mar 09 |
| Ditchfield Road Widnes Both ways at Philip Road Last updated 1 month ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Ditchfield Road both ways at Philip Road. until 5.33pm Tue 24th Mar 09 |
| B6236 Haslingden Road Oswaldtwistle Both ways at B6231 Lottice Lane Last updated 1 month ago | Speed restriction of 30 mph due to roadworks on B6236 Haslingden Road both ways at B6231 Lottice Lane.
For construction of a new roundabout. until 11.00pm Mon 4th May 09 |
| Derby Road Salford Southbound between Liverpool Street and A57 Eccles New Road Last updated 1 month ago | Derby Road Southbound closed due to roadworks between Liverpool Street and A57 Eccles New Road.
Until 23rd January 2009.
Diversion: Via Eccles New Road, Langworthy Road and Liverpool Street 12.00am Mon 24th Nov 08 until 11.59pm Fri 23rd Jan 09 |
| Chaseley Road Salford Both ways between Bolton Road and A576 Eccles Old Road Last updated 1 month ago | Chaseley Road both ways closed due to roadworks between Bolton Road and A576 Eccles Old Road.
Until 27th February 2009. 12.00am Mon 3rd Nov 08 until 11.59pm Fri 27th Feb 09 |
| Hall Street Middleton Both ways at Preston Street Last updated 1 month ago | Hall Street both ways closed due to roadworks at Preston Street.
The road is currently unsafe for use.Until 8th June 2009. 12.01am Mon 3rd Mar 08 until 11.59pm Mon 8th Jun 09 |
| Danes Avenue Hindley Both ways between Hindley Mill Lane and A58 Bridge Street Last updated 1 month ago | Danes Avenue both ways closed due to sewer works between Hindley Mill Lane and A58 Bridge Street.
Diversion: Bridge Street, Castle Hill Road and Hindley Mill Lane. until 4.46pm Thu 5th Mar 09 |
| Sunningdale Avenue Widnes Both ways at Avondale Drive Last updated 1 month ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Sunningdale Avenue both ways at Avondale Drive. until 6.35pm Tue 24th Mar 09 |
| B5199 Huyton Lane Huyton Near Fairway Last updated 1 month ago | Temporary traffic lights and electricity work on B5199 Huyton Lane near Fairway.
Near Kings Business Park and Hurst Park.Between 9:30 and 15:30 from 18th November to 24th January 2009. 12.00am Tue 18th Nov 08 until 11.59pm Sat 24th Jan 09 |
| Hale Road Ditton Both ways at St Michael's Road Last updated 2 months ago | Roadworks and temporary traffic lights on Hale Road both ways at St Michael's Road. until 5.25pm Tue 24th Mar 09 |
| Southbank Road Southport Both ways at A5267 Cemetery Road Last updated 2 months ago | One lane closed due to roadworks on Southbank Road both ways at A5267 Cemetery Road. until 6.27pm Fri 23rd Jan 09 |
| A57 Liverpool Road Prescot Both ways between M57 J2 / A58 / B5194 / B5199 (Prescot) and Dinas Lane Last updated 2 months ago | One lane closed due to water main work on A57 Liverpool Road both ways between M57 J2 / A58 / B5194 / B5199 (Prescot) and Dinas Lane. Expect delays.
Will affect traffic between Prescot and Liverpool City Centre. Until 1st March 2009. 12.00am Sat 1st Nov 08 until 11.59pm Sun 1st Mar 09 |
| Wright Street Southport Both ways at London Street Last updated 2 months ago | One lane closed due to roadworks on Wright Street both ways at London Street. until 6.23pm Fri 23rd Jan 09 |
| B6254 Kellet Road Carnforth Between A601(M) and Back Lane Last updated 2 months ago | Speed restriction of 30 mph due to temporary traffic lights and bridge maintenance work on B6254 Kellet Road between A601(M) and Back Lane.
Until 31st March 2009. 12.00am Mon 15th Sep 08 until 11.59pm Tue 31st Mar 09 |
| A5036 Regent Road (Dock Road) Liverpool Both ways between A5054 Blackstone Street and Paisley Street Last updated 8 months ago | A5036 Regent Road (Dock Road) both ways closed due to bridge maintenance work between A5054 Blackstone Street and Paisley Street.
For work on the Bascule Bridge at Stanley Dock. Access will be maintained for all businesses in the area.Until 1st May 2009.
Diversion: Via Paisley Street, Great Howard Street and Blackstone Street. 12.00am Fri 2nd May 08 until 11.59pm Fri 1st May 09 |
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