MOTORISTS can expect some disruption on the M65 as an exit slip road is closed for electricity work.

The motorway eastbound exit sliproad is shut at A6068 and A56 in Accrington and it will be until March 25.

Darwen Street in Blackburn is open again after a crash last night but there is a road closure on the Darwen Street/Mincing Lane/George Street/Weir Street junction.

For the latest on the crash go to our live blog here and to read the full report with video click here.

Drivers using the A666 Bolton Road in Darwen may want to avoid a different route after the long-term roadworks due to temporary traffic lights at Queen's Road/Watery Lane until May 21st.

Also there are temporary traffic lights and roadworks and one lane closed on the A679 Active Way in Burnley due to roadworks at Bank Top until April 1.

You may also be affected by roadworks if you are travelling on the B6240 Queen's Lancashire Way in Burnley.

Traffic is moving well on A6068 Padiham, A682 Manchester Road Burnley, Accrington Road Burnley, A671 Todmorden Road Burnley, Westway Burnley, Westgate Burnley and A671 Todmorden Road.

If you notice any disruption then email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk and we will update it here.