National Highways: North-West

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[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

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[National Highways: Yorkshire @HighwaysYORKS]

#A66 both directions between #A67 #Bowes and #A685 #Brough

The road is now closed to all vehicles due to Storm Boelo.

We'll provide a further update once we have confirmation of when the closure is expected to be removed.

More info (inc. diversions): https://t.co/2EGfysOXPr

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Some planned closures in the region tonight:

2100-0500
#A494 east Park Gate to #M56 J14
#M6 north J32-33

2100-0600
#M67 west J2-0
#M53 north J7-5
#M61 north J6-8
#M56 east J5-2

2200-0600
#M6 north J19-20

Find all closures nationally here: https://t.co/cD8k90prjq

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

#A66 both directions between #A67 #Bowes and #A685 #Brough

Road is currently closed to high sided vehicles.

From 20:00 (24/10) the road will be fully closed due to Storm Boelo.

We’ll update you once confirmed when the closure will be lifted.

More info: https://t.co/zLEw3oIhA6

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

#A66 both directions between #A67 #Bowes & #A685 #Brough.

-The road will be closed for 20:00 tonight 24/10/26 due to Storm Boelo.

-We'll provide a further update as soon as we have confirmation of when the closure is expected to be removed.

Diversion: https://t.co/l7KTegDlMV

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Some planned closures in the region tonight:

2100-0500
#A494 east Park Gate to #M56 J14
#M6 north J32-33

2100-0600
#M67 west J2-0
#M53 north J7-5
#M61 north J6-8
#M56 east J5-2

2200-0600
#M6 north J19-20

Find all closures nationally here: https://t.co/cD8k90prjq

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

#A66 both directions between #A67 #Bowes & #A685 #Brough.

-The road will be closed for 20:00 tonight 24/10/26 due to Storm Boelo.

-We'll provide a further update as soon as we have confirmation of when the closure is expected to be removed.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

National Highways has issued an Amber severe weather alert for strong winds across the North East, Yorkshire and North West from 00:01 until 16:00 on Sunday 25 October 2026.

Further details here: https://t.co/BmDOibMxNh

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Using the roads this 24/10/26? Heavy rain and strong winds could impact your #TRIP.

It's harder for tyres to grip and drivers to see ahead when roads are wet.

https://t.co/AN1J1kaCUV…

#WeatherReady #TRIP

[The Severn Bridges @2SevernBridges]

Using the roads this 24/10/26? Heavy rain and strong winds could impact your #TRIP.

It's harder for tyres to grip and drivers to see ahead when roads are wet.

https://t.co/RswfGkURDF

#WeatherReady #TRIP

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Storm Boelo will bring strong and damaging winds through the weekend, with disruption likely in places ⚠️

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/Dzp9Gomr8m

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

The #M53 northbound entry slip at J8 (#EllesmerePort) has reopened following overnight roadworks.

There are no residual delays in the area.

Have a safe onward journey.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

All lanes have reopened on the #M53 northbound between J7 #LittleSutton and J6 #Hooton following flooding after heavy rainfall.

There are no delays on the approach.

Have a safe onward journey.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

#M53 northbound between J7 #LittleSutton and J6 #Hooton in #Cheshire

Lane 1 (of 2) is closed due to standing water following heavy rainfall.

There are no delays on the approach.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Some planned closures in the region tonight:

20:00 - 06:00
#M53 northbound J10 - J7
#M67 both directions J3 - J4

21:00 - 05:00
#M58 eastbound Switch Island to J1

Find all closures nationally here: https://t.co/cD8k90prjq

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Some planned closures in the region tonight:

20:00 - 06:00
#M53 northbound J10 - J7
#M67 both directions J3 - J4

21:00 - 05:00
#M58 eastbound Switch Island to J1

Find all closures nationally here: https://t.co/cD8k90prjq

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

We're resurfacing the #M6 between J16 (#Crewe) and J19 (#Knutsford) as part of essential maintenance. 🛣️

🌙 Overnight works (9pm-6am) 📅 Ongoing until summer 2027 ⚠️ Lane and slip road closures required

More: https://t.co/EDqCSJcTtg

@CheshireEast

[Met Office @metoffice]

Warnings for strong winds are in place for parts of the UK over the next couple of days. If you are travelling here are some simple steps you can follow to ensure that you stay safe.

https://t.co/dxNcKV1DIh

#WeatherReady

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

Update 5: #M53 northbound J8 entry slip #EllesmerePort #Cheshire

The slip road is expected to remain closed for repairs to be completed overnight.

Due to safety concerns it is not possible to complete the required work before this time.

No significant delays in the area.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

All lanes have reopened in both directions on the #A66 from the A592 (#Redhills) to the B5288 (#Pedruddock) following a serious RTC.

There are no delays on the approach.

Have a safe onward journey.

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

All lanes have reopened on the M6 between J25 (#Wigan) and J26 (#Skelmersdale) following the recovery of an overturned vehicle.

There are delays of up to 15 minutes on the approach to the scene.

Have a safe onward journey.