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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
3 closures in the North West on the M56 · thu 15 oct · clear filters
The M56 eastbound carriageway is closed from 22:00 until 06:00 thu 15 oct — about 8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 Carriageway Closure between exit and entry slips
M56 both directions J9 to J6 - M6 southbound jct 20 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 northbound carriageway is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 thu 15 oct — about 10 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
Tonight Tomorrow Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct
M56 Westbound to M53 Northbound link road closure
M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
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 22:00 until 06:00 thu 15 oct — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.
M56 Westbound Jct 14 exit slip road closure
M56 westbound Jct 14 to Jct 14 - carriageway closure for inspection/survey 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 →