North West maintenance schemes

We had originally planned to start work on 15 June.

Unfortunately, there has been a delay in finalising the required traffic order. We're working with partners to progress this as quickly as possible.

We'll now work from 29 June to 30 September.

Closures

7 July to 30 September - A59 Switch Island near Sefton

We'll need overnight (9pm - 6am) closures, Monday to Friday, while we work.

A signed diversion will be in place during closures.

We'll maintain local access to properties and for emergency vehicles throughout.

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

Closures and traffic management

17 August - A595 between Westlakes junction and Clints Brow 

Closed overnight (9pm - 6am) in both directions.

Diversion by the A5086.

25 August to 16 October - A595 between Westlakes junction and Clints Brow 

Temporary traffic lights overnight (8pm - 6am).

Outside of these dates, the existing traffic management arrangements will remain in place, including the 40mph speed limit, temporary traffic lights, and convoy system.

On occasion, side road closures and local diversions will be needed when we’re working across junctions.

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

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.

Closure

6 July – 23 October (Monday to Friday, 7pm – 6am) - A66 eastbound between Brough and North Stainmore

Works will run under a contraflow system with traffic lights and convoy vehicles in place.

Some side road junctions will be closed during this time.

Diversion 

Fully signed local diversions will be in place for all closures.

Access to properties along the route and emergency services will be maintained throughout.

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

We'll close A66 between Ramsay Brow and Stainburn Roundabout on:

Thursday 20 August - overnight (8am - 6am).

Then from 6.30pm Friday to 6am Monday on five weekends:

• 21–24 August
• 4–7 September
• 11–14 September
• 18–21 September
• 25-28 September

We won't work on  the August Bank Holiday weekend (28–31 August).

There'll be a signed local diversion route by the A595 and A596

We'll finish noisy work by 11pm each night. 

We are working with Cumberland Council to keep residents informed about this scheme. See information about the Workington Gateway Active Travel Scheme and associated road closures on Cumberland Council's website

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.

Works

More works will take place in September with dates to be announced

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 the end of June, 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. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Closures

8 July to 27 November — M53 northbound and southbound carriageways between junctions 7 and 10.

Closed overnight (9pm to 6am), Monday to Friday. Some Saturday and Sunday nights may also be affected.

One direction will be closed at a time. Work starts on the southbound carriageway before moving to the northbound.

Diversion — follow signs on the road during any closure.

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

Closures

Monday to Friday, 9pm to 5am (extended to 7am at weekends), the M56 between junctions 14 to 15 will be subject to full closures and lane closures.

Only one carriageway will be closed at a time.

Diversion 

Follow the clearly signed diversion route.

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

Overnight works run Sunday evening to Friday morning, 8pm to 6am.

Most nights will use lane closures only, but some overnight shifts will require full road closures.

Closures

26 and 27 July, 9 to 12 August, 16 August – M6 junction 32 northbound exit slip road

Closed overnight (8pm – 6am)

Diversion 

• continue to junction 33
• exit and then return south to reach junction 32

28 and 29 July, 2 to 6 August – M6 northbound carriageway closed at junction 32

Closed overnight (8pm – 6am)

Diversion 

• exit the M6 at junction 32
• follow the signed diversion route
• rejoin the M6 at junction 32

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

We’re undertaking extra resurfacing work slightly further north, between Weaste Lane and Thelwall Viaduct. 

These works will follow on from the current scheme and are planned to start on Monday 15 June 2026.

The work will take place overnight (8pm-6am), using lane closures only.

Closures

Monday 15 to Friday 19 June (5 nights)

M6 southbound between junctions 21 and 20a (lane closures).

Monday 29 June to end of August 2026

M6 northbound between junctions 20a and 21 (lane closures).

Please note that dates may change at short notice, for example due to weather, but we’ll keep any disruption to a minimum.

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

We'll mainly work overnight (8pm - 6am) Sunday to Friday. We may need to work on some Saturday nights

Closures

From mid July – M6 northbound

Overnight (8pm - 6am) lane closures.

We'll also need to close some slip roads at junction 45. We'll publicise these closures two weeks in advance.

We'll switch work to the M6 southbound in early August.

3 to 7  September - M6 southbound

Closed overnight (8pm - 6am) for five nights.

Diversion - 

• from the A74M junction 22 join the A6071
• follow the A6071 to the A7 through Longtown
• re-join the M6 at junction 44

We'll continue working using M6 southbound overnight lane closures until November 2026.

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

Work involves:

• bridge deck repairs
• waterproofing
• resurfacing the northbound carriageway

Traffic management

Saturday 12 September until Thursday 29 October - M6 northbound between junction 32 and 33 at Whittingham Lane underbridge near Preston

Temporary lane closure for the duration of work.

M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 overnight closures - Thursdays and Saturdays

We'll remove traffic management to accommodate heavier traffic flows on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

To do this, we'll close the M6 northbound between junctions 32 and 33 overnight (11pm - 6am) each Thursday and Saturday.

Diversion

During closures:

• you'll be diverted off the M6 at junction 32/M55 junction 1 onto the A6
• from the A6, you'll re-join the M6 at junction 33.

We’re working closely with Lancashire County Council to manage motorists during the closures.

We'll maintain access for emergency services.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.

We'll soon have a central reservation barrier replacement scheme on the M6 near Burton-in-Kendal. The work starts at Borwick Lane overbridge.

The scheme is set to begin on Monday 14 September and is programmed to finish on Friday 11 December.  

To enable the works to be carried out safely, lane 3 closures will be required in both northbound and southbound directions for the duration of the scheme.

These restrictions are necessary to protect both the workforce and road users and will include a 40mph speed restriction.

Full Closures

15 to 19 September - M6 southbound junctions 36 to 35

Closed overnight (8pm-6am).

17 September - M6 junction 36 northbound exit slip road

Closed overnight (8pm-6am).

Lane Closures

14 September - M6 southbound junctions 36 to 35

Lanes 1 and 2 closed overnight (8pm-6am).

14 to 27 September - M6 northbound junctions 35 to 36

Lanes 1 and 2 closed overnight (8pm-6am).

28 September to 2 October - M6 northbound junctions 35 to 36

Lanes 2 and 3 closed overnight (8pm-6am).

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 remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.

We're improving fencing on the M60 clockwise between junctions 10 and 11 near Peel Green in Eccles. 

We'll work overnight however also will need some daytime slip road closures across two weekends. Daylight is needed so our team can safely prepare the site.

Closures

Friday 11, Friday 18 and Friday 25 September (7pm-11pm)

• junction 11 clockwise entry slip road closed
• lane 1 and 2 closure on M60 clockwise junctions 11 to 12

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October (7am-10am)

M60 clockwise junction 11 entry slip road closed.

A signed diversion route will be in place during the junction 11 entry slip road closures. Drivers will be redirected by the M60 to junction 10.

Delays are likely, especially at weekends, so please allow extra time for your journey.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can find the latest information on our daily closures page or check for current incidents, disruptions and delays. Our travel alerts give details of high priority incidents on our network.

Closures

Monday to Friday nights (9pm – 6am), with some weekend nights possible:

Lane closures and slip road closures between junctions 4 and 5
Occasional full northbound carriageway closures between junctions 4 and 5

Diversion (during full carriageway closures) 

Follow the signed diversion via the A6 Salford Road/Manchester Road

Please allow extra time for your journey.

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

Closures

14 September – 18 December - M61 junction 8 northbound exit slip road

Overnight closures (8pm - 6am), Monday to Friday, with possible weekend nights if required, to complete our works.

Diversion 

• continue to M61 junction 9
• exit and then return to reach junction 8

Sunday 18 October - M61 northbound, junctions 6 to 8

Full closure overnight (10pm - 6am).

Diversion 

Signed diversion route in place - please follow on-road signs.

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