Live traffic & travel news for St Helens - St Helens Star

  • Moderate

    M6 N/B: average speed 25 mph between J26 and J27

    Delays of three minutes on M6 Northbound between J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange) and J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish). Average speed 25 mph. Starts at 06/11/2026 9:56 PM, ends at 06/11/2026 10:37 PM.

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    Finish date: 6 November 2026 22:37

  • Minimal

    Old Hutte Lane: temporary gross weight limit of 7.5 tonnes from North Road to A562

    Temporary gross weight limit of 7.5 tonnes due to weak bridge on Old Hutte Lane both ways from North Road to the A562 . Starts at 17/11/2025 8:18 AM, ends at 17/11/2027 11:59 PM.

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    Finish date: 17 November 2027 23:59

  • Minimal

    Sankey Street: closed to motor vehicles from Legh Street to Hilden Square

    Closed to motor vehicles on Sankey Street both ways from Legh Street to Hilden Square. Starts at 15/10/2026 11:06 AM, ends at 16/10/2028 12:59 AM.

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    Finish date: 16 October 2028 00:59

  • Moderate

    B5178 Picton Road: traffic shift between Innovation Boulevard and Church Road North

    Traffic shift due to construction work on B5178 Picton Road both ways between Innovation Boulevard and Church Road North (Picton Clock Tower). Starts at 02/09/2026 6:09 PM, ends at 31/12/2026 5:00 PM.

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    Finish date: 31 December 2026 17:00

  • Minimal

    Helena Road: height limit of 4.3 meters between Station Road and Eliza Street

    Height limit of 4.3 meters due to low bridge on Helena Road both ways between Helena Road / Station Road / Junction Lane and Eliza Street. Starts at 12/12/2024 8:59 PM, ends at 02/08/2030 12:59 AM.

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    Finish date: 2 August 2030 00:59

  • Minimal

    Picow Farm Road: height limit of four meters between Holloway and Cavendish Street

    Height limit of four meters due to low bridge on Picow Farm Road both ways between Holloway and Cavendish Street. Starts at 23/06/2026 12:12 PM, ends at 24/06/2028 12:59 AM.

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    Finish date: 24 June 2028 00:59

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