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About the M65
Approximate length25.8 miles
RoutePreston – Burnley and Colne
Western endPreston South
Eastern endColne
Major areasPreston, Blackburn, Burnley, Colne
Key connectionsM6, M61
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How busy is the M65?
2025 annual average86,935vehicles a day
J4 to J5 · Blackburn with Darwen
4,675 HGVs a day · 5.4% of traffic
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- The M61 connection is documented from M61 J9. Junction labels differ between a specific link notice and a generic bulletin; check current signs for the chosen approach.
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