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Home Traffic A56 Incident #26220279
COMPLETED Severe A56 Lancashire

A56 | Lancashire | Carriageway Closure | Delays

🕐 23 Aug, 20:26 ⏱️ 7h 49m 👁️ 25 views REF-26220279 🕐 Last verified 24 Aug, 03:31
👁️ 25 viewed today ✓ National Highways verified
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📊 Incident Summary
Status
✓ Completed
Severity
Severe
Road
A56
Region
Lancashire
Started
23 Aug, 20:26
Duration
7h 49m
Road Type
Urban A-Road
Speed Limit
30 mph (urban)
Weather
☀️ Clear sky
Road Risk (30d)
Low
📝 Description
The A56 southbound in Lancashire is closed between the A679 (near Huncoat) and the A680 (near Rising Bridge) for emergen...
cy resurfacing.
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First Reported
20:26 GMT
Peak Delay
██:██ GMT
Cleared
██:██ GMT
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🛡️ Incident Data Pack
Ref: NH-UKTU-26220279
GPS: 53.49°N, ████°W
Road: Urban A-Road, 30 mph (urban)
Conditions: Dry
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