North West maintenance schemes

Closures

From 14 to 21 March a temporary lane one closure will be in place on the eastbound A540 through Two Mills junction.
 
Traffic will continue to run in lane two, and the local bus stops will remain open throughout.
 
We’re making every effort to ensure the impact and disruption to the local community and road users is kept to a minimum.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Following some recent delays due to weather, we've rescheduled our works and require 2 more nights to complete.

Closures

Saturday 14 March 2026 - Rising Bridge Roundabout resurfacing

We'll need these overnight (8pm - 6am) closures:

• A56 Haslingden Bypass southbound between Rising Bridge roundabout and A680/B6527 Manchester Road (Bent Gate junction)
• A56 Accrington Bypass northbound between Rising Bridge roundabout and A679 Burnley Road (near Huncoat)
• A56 Accrington Bypass southbound from A679 Burnley Road (near Huncoat) to Rising Bridge roundabout

Saturday 21 March 2026 - Rising Bridge Roundabout resurfacing 

We'll need these overnight (8pm - 6am) closures:

• A56 Accrington Bypass northbound between Rising Bridge roundabout and A679 Burnley Road (near Huncoat).
• A56 Haslingden Bypass northbound between A680/B6527 Manchester Road (Bent Gate junction) and Rising Bridge roundabout.
• A56 Haslingden Bypass southbound between Rising Bridge roundabout and A680/B6527 Manchester Road (Bent Gate junction).

We'll install traffic lights at the roundabout to maintain traffic flow in both directions.

Signed diversion routes will be in place throughout closures.  

During works, we'll close access between Todd Hall Road or Booth Street and the A56 Haslingden Bypass. Follow the signed diversion along the A680 and access properties by Commerce Street, Booth Street and Station Road instead.

Please allow extra time for your journeys.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We're making improvements at Norcross roundabout on the A585 in Thornton-Cleveleys.

We’ll install clearer markings on the north and southbound approaches to help motorists travel through the junction. 

We'll also resurface the roundabout to provide a smoother and more consistent driving surface. 

We'll reduce the speed limit on the northbound approach from the national speed limit (60mph) to 50mph. We’ll install road signs to advise drivers of the change.

Closures

We’re working between 7pm and 2am from Monday 9 to Friday 27 March. 

Thursday 19 to Saturday 21 March

• closures of Norcross Lane and Fleetwood Road South (7pm-2am)
• A585 will be open under temporary traffic lights

Diversion routes will be clearly signposted during this time. 

Diversion route maps

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We’re preparing for upcoming repairs on the A66 between Braithwaite and Chapel Beck aqueduct.

This involves:

• resurfacing both carriageways from Braithwaite Institute to Chapel Beck aqueduct
• replacing road markings and studs

Closure

Monday 2 March to Tuesday 31 March (7pm-5am)

For safety a 40mph speed limit, temporary traffic lights and a convoy system will be in place during our work. A convoy system is where a vehicle safely leads traffic through roadworks. 

Our plans mean the A66 will be open throughout the project, but some minor delays to journeys are expected.

We’ll also remove traffic management before the Easter Bank Holiday weekend to help people enjoy smoother journeys. 

We’re doing all we can to minimise the impact of our work. However, our work will inevitably generate some noise and minor delays.

We’d like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We're undertaking repairs on the A66 between Great Broughton and Fitz roundabout.

We'll be:

• resurfacing the road in both directions
• replacing road markings
• and repairing drainage

Closures

16 March to 15 May

We'll work overnight Monday to Friday between 8pm and 6am to reduce disruption.

Lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be in place and convoy working will also operate, where a vehicle leads traffic safely through the works.

Diversions

Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 April (three nights) - Great Broughton junction

• A66 to Fitz roundabout
• A595 Papcastle roundabout
• A594
• C2037 to Broughton Moor
• C2007

Friday 10 to Wednesday 15 April (three weekday nights) - Brigham junction

• A66 trunk road
• C2007
• to C2065 School Brow

Traffic management will be lifted over Easter and reinstated from Tuesday 7 April.

We're sorry for any noise or delays this work may cause. We're working overnight to keep disruption to a minimum.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We're undertaking essential road works on the A663 between A627M Chadderton roundabout and M60 junction 21 near Oldham.

This follows on from joint works being carried out northbound by United Utilities and National Highways which started on 9 March and are running until 23 March. 

Our work will include new road markings and road studs and we’ll work overnight from Monday 23 March to Thursday 21 May, Monday to Sunday from 9pm to 6am.

Closure

23 March – 21 May - A663 between A627M Chadderton roundabout and M60 J21

• Closed overnight (9pm-6am). Work will be carried out in phases.

A fully signed diversion will be in place during all closures.

We'll maintain access for residents and emergency services throughout.

Please allow extra time for your journey if travelling during these hours.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

We'll start on Monday 12 January and finish in April 2026.

We'll work overnight (9pm-6am) where traffic levels are lower.

We'll need some total closures of slip roads. We'll only close one slip road at a time to minimise disruption. 

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place during each closure.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We're resurfacing the M56 between junctions 1 and 3, near Wythenshawe and Cheadle.

We're also:

• clearing vegetation
• replacing road markings
• replacing traffic sensors and bridge joints

We'll work overnight when traffic levels are lower and only one carriageway at a time.

Closures

M56 westbound J1 to J3 (Sharston bypass)

Closed overnight (9pm-5am, extended to 7am at weekends) on the following dates:

• 7-11 April
• 13-17 April
• 20-24 April
• 27-30 April
• 5-8 May
• 11-15 May
• 18-21 May
• 26-27 May

M56 eastbound J3 to J1 (Sharston bypass)

Closed overnight (9pm-5am, extended to 7am at weekends) on the following dates:

• 28-29 May
• 1-5 June
• 8-12 June
• 15-19 June
• 22-26 June
• 29 June-4 July

Follow the signed diversion route.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. 

We’d like to apologise in advance for any noise and any disturbance this may cause you.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We need to remove old equipment including lighting columns, lanterns and cables as well as clearing vegetation.

Closures

We'll work weeknights (8pm to 6am) from Monday 17 November to Spring 2026.

To minimise disruption, we'll use lane closures on the motorway.

We'll need some road closures to work safely and these closures. We'll only do this when absolutely necessary. 

Where we need total closures, we'll put diversion routes in place. 

We'll maintain access for emergency services throughout.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

During works, there will be

• a lane closure with a temporary barrier on the M6
• a temporary 50mph speed limit.

Closures

Saturday 31 January to Sunday 1 February - M6 southbound from junctions 42 to 41

Closed overnight  (9pm-6am) to install the lane closure and temporary barrier on the southbound carriageway

During the closure we'll divert traffic onto the A6.

Once the works are complete, we'll need to close the M6 southbound from junctions 42 to 41 to remove traffic management.

We've provisionally booked this for Monday 9 March 2026 overnight.

Bad weather may affect our programme. We’ll notify you of any significant changes by our social media channels and on this page.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’ll work overnight (8pm-6am) from Monday 23 March until Tuesday 31 March on weeknights.

Closures

The M6 will remain open while we work, with lane closures in place to keep road users and our workforce safe.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

Thursday 11 December 2025 to Friday 13 February 2026

• northbound carriageway daytime and overnight lane closures
• entry slip road closures

Tuesday 13 January to Wednesday 01 April  2026

• one lane (of three) closed round-the-clock (24 hours)
• the third phase is southbound only with a speed limit of 50mph through works
• we'll install temporary barriers during the scheme

When we need to close junction 36 slip roads, we'll put signed diversions in place.

Please allow extra time to complete your journeys.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

Friday 27 March - M6 junction 37 southbound exit slip road

Closed overnight (8pm - 6am).

Diversion

• continue to M6 junction 36
• exit and then return north to reach junction 37.

The M6 main carriageway will remain open during closures.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’ll work overnight Sunday to Friday between 8pm and 6am.

Closures

We'll do most work using night-time lane closures.

On occasions, we’ll also need to put the traffic over the top of junction 41.

There will be some daytime working at the start and end of the scheme to remove and reinstate some asphalt kerbing.

We're undertaking technology work involving cabling and ducting on the Whittingham Lane bridge on the M6 near junction 32 at Preston. 

These works will prevent any delay to the main project which is due to start in September which we'll provide further details on closer the time.

Closures

30 March to 1 May - M6 northbound junction 32 entry slip road

Closed overnight (9pm-5am). 

No closures over the Easter bank holiday period (2-7 April).

A fully signed diversion will be in place.

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.

We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes. 

Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

We'll use overnight lane closures between 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday on both carriageways.

We’ll also close the entry slip at junction 5 overnight from November 2025 until end of March 2026. 

We'll put a clearly signed diversion route in place. This will add about 20 minutes to journeys.

We advise you to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete trips.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’ll work on the M60 in  both directions between junctions 23 and 24 near Audenshaw, Manchester. 

We are working during the daytime, Monday to Friday, to carry out the majority of the works, but we also need to work overnight at times for safety (9pm - 6am). 

Sometimes we may need to work on weekends in daytime and at night, when it’s safe to do so.

While we work, we'll use:

• narrow lanes
• a 50mph speed limit.

These will be in place 24/7 on both carriageways of the M60 until mid- May 2026.

Update 19 February 2026

Work is progressing well in the verges and we are ready to move to the next phase, which involves carrying out drainage repairs in the central reservation. To do this, we need to change the narrow lane road markings on both carriageways. For safety, these works will be undertaken overnight, between 9pm and 6am, as follows:

Closures

M60 anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 24 and 23

Fully closed overnight (9pm - 6am) on:

• Thursday 26 February 
• Friday 27 February
• Sunday 1 March 

M60 clockwise carriageway between junctions 23 and 24

Fully closed overnight (9pm - 6am) including both entry slip roads at M60 junction 23 on:

• Monday 2 March
• Tuesday 3 March
• Wednesday 4 March

These works will create more noise than usual, especially if we need to dry the road surface prior to moving the road markings. We’d like to apologise in advance for any disturbance this may cause you.  

These works need to be undertaken at night, as we need to fully close the carriageway to complete the work.  

We will continue to work during the daytime for other works following this, wherever safe to do so.

Diversion

A signed diversion route will follow the M67 motorway between Denton Island and junction 1a, the A6017, the A6140 and the A635. 

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We're installing 1.8 metres high safety parapets on bridges over the M602 in Eccles and Weaste at:

• Langworthy Road
• Derby Road
• Weaste Road

All three bridges also cross the main Manchester to Liverpool railway line. Our improvements are backed by Network Rail and Salford Council. They’ll complement existing safety fences over the railway tracks. 

Our work also includes:

• resurfacing footpaths
• parking restrictions
• road markings

Closures and traffic management

Langworthy Road and Weaste Road bridges

We’ve had some delays and need more time to finish our works. Temporary traffic lights will continue to be in place on:

Weaste Road:

• 21 to 23 March (in operation day and night)

Langworthy Road:

• 21 to 23 March (operating 8pm-5am only)

There will also be overnight lane closures (8pm-5am) on the M602 between junctions 2 and 3 on:

• Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We’re repairing Broad Lane bridge which carries the B6194 over the M62 between junction 20 and 21 near Rochdale.

Our works include:

• concrete repairs to the bridge’s central support
• replacing sections of the central reservation safety barrier
• resurfacing the carriageway in both directions
• refreshing road markings

Traffic management

During the scheme, lane three (of three) will be closed in both directions.

You'll be able to use the hard shoulder in each direction. This means three lanes will remain open each way.

A 50mph speed limit and narrow lanes will also be in place.

We will need to close carriageways at some times while we work. We'll give you details when they’re confirmed.

Closures

Tuesday 7 to Sunday 12 April - Broad Lane bridge

Closed overnight (8pm - 5am) for five nights for bridge joint replacement and surfacing work.

During closures, the alternative route for the B6194 is by:

• Broad Lane
• Rochdale Road
• Crompton Way
• Manchester Road
• Shaw Road
• Broadway
• Oldham Road
• Rochdale Road
• Oldham Road
• Shaw Road

We'll try to minimise noise from our work as much as possible.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

M66 junction 2 slip roads closed overnight (8pm – 6am), Monday to Friday.

Some Saturday and Sunday nights may also be required.

On some nights, the M66 northbound or southbound mainline carriageways will also close.

Diversion

Follow signs during any closure.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures and diversion

We'll mainly work at night, Monday to Friday from 9pm to 6am. Some activities may also take place during the day and at weekends.

Traffic management will start at M67 junction 1 (Denton Island) and finish east of junction 1A near the Edward Street overbridge.

To keep traffic moving, we're keeping two lanes open in each direction and limiting full closures of the M67.

Occasional overnight lane closures will also be needed for deliveries.

We advise drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete journeys.

During any road closure needed for installing 24-hour traffic management, please follow the clearly signed diversion.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.