Lane closed and severe delays of 45 minutes on A56 this morning – here’s why

One lane is closed and traffic is queueing due to a stalled vehicle.

According to AA Traffic and Travel, this is on the A56 Southbound from The A682 to M66, Ramsbottom Junction.

There are severe delays of 45 minutes and delays are increasing, according to National Highways.

A spokesperson for AA Traffic and Travel said: “One lane closed and queueing traffic due to stalled vehicle on A56 Southbound from The A682 to M66 (Ramsbottom Junction).

“There are severe delays of 26 minutes and delays increasing.”

A spokesperson for National Highways said: “One lane (of two) closed on the A56 south between the A682 in Rawtenstall and A676/M66 in Edenfield/Ramsbottom due to a broken down vehicle

“Lancashire Police are on scene to help with recovery. There are delays of 45 minutes and approximately four miles of congestion on approach.”

Source – INDIA TV