North West maintenance schemes

Poor  weather has delayed us. We'll need more time in January 2026 to finish our work.

Closures

Sunday 18 to Saturday 31 January 2026 - A590 from Newby Bridge roundabout to Meathop roundabout 

Closed overnight (8pm-6am) Sundays to Saturday

 to Saturday

 Diversion:

• from Newby Bridge Roundabout to Windermere
• and then back to the A590 at Brettargh Holt Roundabout

Diversion route map

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

We’re minimising disruption by working at night when traffic levels are lower. However, our work will cause some noise. 

We apologise in advance for any disturbance our work 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 website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We're shortly carrying out maintenance works on the A56 Haslingden Bypass northbound carriageway, between its junction with the A680/B6527 Manchester Road (Bent Gate junction) and the Rising Bridge roundabout near Haslingden.

The works will include:

• carriageway resurfacing
• replacement of road markings, traffic sensors, and kerbs
• vegetation clearance

Closures and Diversion

To ensure the safety of both our workforce and road users, the northbound carriageway will be closed overnight from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Friday, during the following periods:

• Monday 3 November to Friday 19 December 2025
• Monday 5 January to Friday 20 February 2026

A clearly signed diversion route will be in place throughout the closures. 

Due to the nature of the road comprising two lanes and no hard shoulder, a full closure is necessary to maintain a safe working area and allow works vehicles to pass safely.

We're scheduling these works overnight to minimise disruption by avoiding peak traffic hours. However, some noise is expected, and we apologise in advance for this.

In addition, we're identifying suitable locations for the installation of advance notice signage, so road users can plan alternative routes if necessary.

Furthermore, resurfacing of Rising Bridge Roundabout is also planned for the New Year. This will require additional overnight closures.

Further details will be shared closer to the time.

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.

Works

We'll be carrying out some essential equipment removal works on the M58 between junction 5 (Skelmersdale) and junction 6 (Orrell Island) by removing old assets and cables.

This will include lighting columns, lanterns and technology, as well as clearing vegetation.

Closures

We'll work weeknights (8pm to 6am) from:

• Monday 17 November to Spring 2026

To minimise disruption, the majority of works will be undertaken utilising lane closures on the motorway. However, total closures will be required to allow works to be carried out safely and these closures will only be implemented when absolutely necessary. 

Where total closures are required, there will be a diversion route in place. 

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout.

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 these works 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 website. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

Thursday 11 December 2025 to Friday 30 January 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.

Works

We're shortly undertaking important repair work on the M6 between junctions 31 and 32 near Preston.

Our work involves excavations to repair the drainage system, along with jetting and lining of the existing drainage. 

Closures

We’ll be working overnight (8pm-6am) from Monday 5 January to Friday 6 March on weeknights.

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

We’re keeping disruption to a minimum by working at night when traffic levels are lower.

However, due to the nature of our work it will generate some noise.

We’d like to apologise in advance for 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.

Works

We're starting works on Palatine bridge, near junction 5 of the M60, close to Didsbury.

Our work involves installing a new safety barrier on both sides of the bridge which will help improve safety for drivers.

The barrier is designed to last at least 30 years, so it will need less maintenance and mean fewer road closures in the future.

Closures

We're carrying out overnight lane closures between 8pm and 6am Monday to Friday on both carriageways.

Additionally, we’ll close the entry slip at junction 5 overnight from November 2025 until the end of March 2026. 

We'll have a clearly signed diversion route in place. This will add about 20 minutes to journeys, so we’re advising drivers to plan ahead and allow extra time to complete trips.

Our work will generate some noise and 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. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

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

January 2026 - Langworthy Road and Weaste Road bridges

Temporary traffic lights will be in place on:

Weaste Road:

• in place 8 January to 13 February (in operation day and night)

Langworthy Road:

•  in place 8 January to 13 February (operating 8pm-5am only)

Overnight bridge closures

Weaste Road bridge will be closed overnight on:

• Thursday 8 January 
• Thursday 15 January
• Monday 26 January 
• Monday 2 February 
• Friday 6 February

Langworthy Road bridge will be closed overnight on:

• Friday 9 January
• Friday 16 January
• Tuesday 27 January
• Tuesday 3 February
• Saturday 7 February.

Diversions

• when Weaste Road is closed, follow signed diversions by Langworthy Road
• when Langworthy Road is closed, follow signed diversions by Weaste Road

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.