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5 closures in the North West on the M56 · thu 27 aug · clear filters
The M56 westbound carriageway is closed
from 22:00 until 06:00 thu 27 aug — about 8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure
M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures 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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The M56 eastbound entry slip road is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 thu 27 aug — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Eastbound Jct 2 entry slip road 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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The M56 westbound exit slip road is closed
from 21:30 until 06:00 thu 27 aug — about 8.5 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.
M56 westbound J14 exit slip road closure
M56 westbound J12 to J14 - carriageway closure for electrical works 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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The M56 westbound entry slip road is closed
from 22:00 until 06:00 thu 27 aug — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Westbound Jct 8 entry slip road closure
M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures 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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The M56 westbound carriageway is closed
from 22:00 until 06:00 thu 27 aug — about 8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Westbound to M6 Northbound link road closure
M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures 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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🔔 Get told before this happens again Early Warning alerts you the moment the M56 closes or backs up — straight to your phone. Set up →