Warning that Blackpool Illuminations congestion will add to delays faced by motorists in Lancashire

Aimee Seddon
By Aimee Seddon

Senior Reporter

Published 20th Aug 2024, 10:45 BST
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The start of the Blackpool Illumninations is set to add to the delays already faced by motorists in Lancashire.

National Highways are warning that motorists can expect heavy traffic on the Broughton Interchance - junction 32 on the M55/M6 - due to the start of the Blackpool Illuminations.

The Blackpool Illuninations switch on event is on Friday, August 30 and they will be running nightly until January 5, 2025.

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Whilst the above warning will cause disruption, already motorists in Lancashire are affected by another road closure on the National Highways network.

A lane closure on the M6 northbound between J30 to J32 has been in place since August 6 and will continue until September 19.

The lane closure is in place so that National Highways can carry out electrical works and it is currently causing slight delays of just under 10 minutes.

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Lancashire motorists can expect delays thanks to M and A road closures throughout August and September. Credit: PALancashire motorists can expect delays thanks to M and A road closures throughout August and September. Credit: PA
Lancashire motorists can expect delays thanks to M and A road closures throughout August and September. Credit: PA | PA

National Highways is responsible for maintaining motorways and major A-roads.

To see whether roadworks on smaller roads will affect you, check out our Preston and South Ribble article here, and our Fylde and Wyre article here.

*This article had originally mentioned that the A585 Windy Harbour will be closed from 8am on August 30 2024 to 8pm January 2 2025, causing delays of up to 30 minutes.

National Highways have now confirmed tha this will not be the case

Related topics:MotoristsLancashireBlackpoolDisruptionNational Highways

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