North West maintenance schemes

Closures and diversion

27 July – 30 August - A56 slip road on approach to Haslingden Tesco roundabout.

Closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Diversion route map

This is because United Utilities is making junction improvements to the existing roundabout in preparation for main construction works at Haweswater Aqueduct as part of the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP), investing around £3bn in improving the water network for the North West.

The slip road closure will be in place over the school summer holidays, to minimise disruption in the area and keep traffic flowing whilst works are being undertaken.

Find out more about the HARP project.

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 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.

We're resurfacing the A590 between Backbarrow Bridge and Rusland Pool overnight (8pm-6am), Monday to Friday.

The road will stay open throughout, but convoy working will be in place during working hours.

We'll pause work from the morning of Friday 19 June to allow uninterrupted passage for Dave Day on Saturday 20 June which is the annual motorcycle memorial event celebrating the life of TV chef Dave Myers. 

Work will resume on the evening of Monday 22 June.

We'll maintain access for residents and emergency service vehicles.

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. 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 and 26 August - 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 – 21 August (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.

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:

• 16 to 17 April
• 20 to 22 April
• 27 April to 1 May
• 5 to 8 May
• 11 to 15 May
• 18 to 21 May
• 26 May
• 29 May
• 8 to 12 June
• 15 to 17 June

M56 eastbound J3 to J1 (Sharston bypass)

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

• 19 June
• 22 to 26 June
• 29 June to 4 July
• 6 to 11 July
• 13 to 18 July
• 20 to 21 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. 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.

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.

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.