🚨 Live A596 Incidents & Roadworks
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Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A596 has 105 recorded collisions at 4 collision hotspots, involving 138 casualties (7 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.
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❓ A596 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A596 closed today?
Any A596 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Is there traffic on the A596 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A596, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.
What is the worst time to use the A596?
The A596 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–18:30) on weekdays.
Are there roadworks on the A596 right now?
Roadworks and overnight closures on the A596 are listed above and at /traffic/a596/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.
What roads connect to the A596?
The A596 connects to: A595, A594.
📊 A596 Status Summary
ℹ️ A596 Road Details
- From
- Thursby
- To
- Lillyhall
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 16:30–18:30
📍 Key A596 Locations
🔗 Roads Connecting to the A596
🛣️ A596 Services & Motorway Stops
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