M65 motorway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Route information | ||||
| Maintained by Highways England Lancashire County Council |
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| Length | 25.8 mi (41.5 km) | |||
| Existed | 1981–present | |||
| History | Opened: 1981 Completed: 1997 |
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| Major junctions | ||||
| West end | Preston South | |||
  J1 → M6 motorway   J2 → M61 motorway |
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| East end | Colne | |||
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| Counties: | Lancashire | |||
| Primary destinations: |
Preston Blackburn Burnley Colne |
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→The M65 is a major road, called a motorway, in Lancashire, England. It helps people travel across the county. This road starts near Preston, connecting to the M6 motorway. It then goes past big towns like Blackburn and Burnley. The M65 finishes in Colne, where you can join the A56 road to Harrogate. The whole motorway is about 26 miles long.
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What is a Motorway?
A motorway is a special type of road designed for fast and safe travel. It has several lanes going in each direction. There are no traffic lights or roundabouts on the main part of the road. This helps traffic flow smoothly. Motorways are usually for cars, motorcycles, and larger vehicles.
Where Does the M65 Go?
The M65 motorway is found in the county of Lancashire in England. It runs from west to east. It begins near Preston, a large city in Lancashire. From there, it travels through the middle of the county. The motorway passes by important towns like Blackburn and Burnley. It ends in a town called Colne.
Connecting to Other Roads
The M65 connects to other major motorways. At its start, it links up with the M6. The M6 is a very long motorway that goes through much of England. The M65 also crosses the M61. The M61 is another important road that connects to Manchester. At its end in Colne, the M65 joins the A56. This road can take you further east towards Harrogate.
Junctions: How to Get On and Off
Motorways have special exits and entrances called junctions. These are numbered to help drivers find their way. Each junction connects the motorway to other local roads. This allows people to get on or off the M65 at different towns and cities.
| M65 motorway | ||||
| mile | km | Eastbound exits | Junction | Westbound exits |
| 25.8 | 41.6 | Skipton, Keighley, Nelson, Colne A6068 | J14 | Start of motorway |
| 24.4 | 39.3 | Nelson, Kendal A682 | J13 | Nelson A682 |
| 23.3 | 37.5 | Nelson, Brierfield A682 | J12 | Brierfield A682 |
| 21.0 | 33.8 | No access | J11 | Burnley, Nelson (A679, A682) B6434 |
| 19.9 | 32.1 | Burnley (Central), Padiham A671 | J10 | Burnley (Central), Padiham A671 |
| 18.5 | 29.8 | Burnley (West) A679 | J9 | No access |
| 17.3 | 27.8 | Bury, Manchester A56 Clitheroe A6068 |
J8 | Bury, Manchester A56 Clitheroe A6068 |
| 14.5 | 23.3 | Accrington, Clitheroe A6185 | J7 | Accrington A6185 |
| 12.4 | 19.9 | Blackburn (North & East) A678 | J6 | Blackburn (North & East) A678 |
| 10.1 | 16.2 | B6232, Shadsworth A6077 | J5 | B6232, Shadsworth A6077 |
| 8.5 | 13.6 | Blackburn (South), Bolton, Darwen A666, Blackburn with Darwen services | J4 Services |
Blackburn (South), Bolton, Darwen A666, Blackburn with Darwen services |
| 4.9 | 7.9 | Blackburn (West) A674 Bolton A675 |
J3 | Blackburn (West) A674 |
| 2.2 | 3.5 | Manchester, The North West, Lancaster M61 (M6) | J2 | Manchester, The North West, Lancaster M61 (M6) |
| 0.7 | 1.2 | The South, Birmingham, The North West, Lancaster M6 | J1 | The South, Birmingham, The North West, Lancaster M6 |
| 0.6 | 1.0 | Start of motorway | J1A | Preston, Bamber Bridge A6 |
Images for kids
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Looking east along the newest section
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Between junctions 7 & 8
