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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
1 closure across England on the M56 · wed 26 aug · full road closures only · clear filters
The M56 westbound carriageway is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 wed 26 aug — about 9 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Westbound (Sharston Link Jct 2 Carriageway Closure
M56 both directions J1 to J3 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
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.
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