Overnight road closures on the A56 — Tue 25 Aug

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A56 Bent Gate exit slip road SB Exit slip only Long-running scheme not on map 05:00 – 00:00 tap for detail

The A56 southbound exit slip road is closed from 05:00 until 00:00 tue 25 aug — about 835 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

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RoadA56

DirectionSouthbound

Closed05:00 – 00:00

What's shutExit slip only

RegionNorth West

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A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure

Why the road is closed

A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure due to works on roundabout by United Utilities

Diversion route

National Highways have not published a diversion for this closure. Follow the signs on the road — and if you are driving an HGV, check the route suits your height and weight before committing to it.

Part of a scheme running until 31 Aug 2026

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