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Overnight road closures

Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.

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3 closures in the North West on the A56 · thu 15 oct · clear filters

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A56 M65 Jct 8 to Rising Bridge SB Full carriageway Overnight not on map 21:00 – 05:00 tap for detail

The A56 southbound carriageway is closed from 21:00 until 05:00 thu 15 oct — about 8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.

RoadA56
DirectionSouthbound
Closed21:00 – 05:00
What's shutFull carriageway
RegionNorth West

Exactly where

A56 Southbound M65 Jct 8 to Rising Bridge carriageway closure

Why the road is closed

A56 Northbound and Southbound junction 8 to rising bridge - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting) on behalf of Amey

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.

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A56 Huncoats entry slip road SB Entry slip only Overnight not on map 21:00 – 05:00 tap for detail

The A56 southbound entry slip road is closed from 21:00 until 05:00 thu 15 oct — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.

RoadA56
DirectionSouthbound
Closed21:00 – 05:00
What's shutEntry slip only
RegionNorth West

Exactly where

A56 Southbound Huncoats entry slip road closure

Why the road is closed

A56 Northbound and Southbound junction 8 to rising bridge - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting) on behalf of Amey

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.

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A56 Huncoats exit slip road SB Exit slip only Overnight not on map 21:00 – 05:00 tap for detail

The A56 southbound exit slip road is closed from 21:00 until 05:00 thu 15 oct — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

RoadA56
DirectionSouthbound
Closed21:00 – 05:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionNorth West

Exactly where

A56 Southbound Huncoats exit slip road closure

Why the road is closed

A56 Northbound and Southbound junction 8 to rising bridge - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting) on behalf of Amey

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.

All A56 closures More in North West

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