Part of A56 to be closed overnight after horror crash caused traffic …
The A56 northbound between A680, Rising Bridge, and A679, Huncoat, will remain closed overnight to repair safety barriers.
This is after a crash between a car and a van today[1] (June 15).
The accident caused extensive barrier damage, and emergency repairs need to be taken out.
Drivers travelling northbound on the A56 will be diverted off at Rising Bridge.
The diversion route will then guide traffic on to the first exit of the roundabout leading to the A680.
At the A690/A679 junction, motorists should turn right onto A679 northbound. At A679/A56 Western Roundabout the first exit will enable traffic to re-join the A56 northbound.
Lane two on the southbound carriageway is also closed to facilitate the emergency repairs.
The closures are essential to complete the repairs and ensure the safety of road users.
Drivers are reminded to plan their journeys, allow extra time for travelling and check traffic conditions before setting off.
A spokesperson for the police said: "We were called at 11.54am today to a report of a road traffic collision on the A56 at Haslingden.
"Emergency services attended and a car and a tanker lorry were found to have been in collision on the northbound carriageway.
"The driver of the car was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The northbound carriage is currently closed to allow vehicle recovery.
"One lane of the southbound carriageway is closed."
Live traffic information is always available at www.trafficengland.com or from National Highways’ 24-7 customer contact centre at 0300 123 5000.
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- ^ This is after a crash between a car and a van today (www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk)