Closure
M55 Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6)
from 22:00
Tonight
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🗺️ M55 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
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🔢 M55 Junction Status
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⏰ M55 Traffic by Time of Day
M55 is typically busiest 07:00–09:00 and 16:30–19:00 on weekdays.
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⚠️ Most Dangerous M55 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M55 has 120 recorded collisions at 3 collision hotspots, involving 246 casualties (1 fatal). Take extra care here.
#1
Severe Blackspot
J3
37 collisions · 68 casualties · 1 fatal · 8 serious
#2
Severe Blackspot
J1
54 collisions · 101 casualties · 13 serious
#3
Severe Blackspot
J4
29 collisions · 77 casualties · 3 serious
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❓ M55 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the M55 closed today?
Any M55 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Q: Is there traffic on the M55 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the M55, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways.
Q: What is the worst time to use the M55?
The M55 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the M55 right now?
There are currently 63 active roadwork schemes on the M55. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the M55?
The M55 connects to: M6.
📊 M55 Status Summary
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Active incidents
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Severe/serious
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Roadworks
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ℹ️ M55 Road Details
- Length
- 12 miles
- From
- Preston (M6 J32)
- To
- Blackpool
- Type
- Motorway
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 16:30–19:00
📍 Key M55 Locations
Preston
Kirkham
Blackpool
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