A6070 Carnforth proposed road closures

There will be traffic restrictions in place to provide working space and to protect the workforce as follows.

Mid July 2024 – February 2025

A601(M) / A6070 Lane 1 or Lane 2 Closure East and Westbound as required by the works.
(One lane will remain open with a temporary 40mph speed limit.)

August 2024

Closure of the A601(M) / A6070 in both directions.

8:00pm 12/8/24 to 6:00am 13/8/24
8:00pm 13/8/24 to 6:00am 14/8/24(Diversion routes will be signed.)

September 2024 – February 2025

Closure of Higher North Road at the Bridge  (*).
(Diversion routes will be signed.  Pedestrian access to be maintained.)

9/9/24 - 18/10/24
9/12/24 - 31/1/25

November 2024

Closure of the A601(M) / A6070 in both directions.

8:00pm 20/11/24 to 6:00am 21/11/24
8:00pm 21/11/24 to 6:00am 22/11/24

(Diversion routes will be signed.)

February 2025- March 2025

Several night-time closures during this period.
Exact dates and times of closures and diversion routes for traffic will be publicised in advance.
(Diversion routes will be signed.)

(*) Closure dates may change if works do not progress as planned.  Any change to the dates will be publicised as soon as possible on this website and with signs near the bridge.