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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
4 closures in the North West on the M56 · fri 16 oct · clear filters
The M56 northbound carriageway is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 fri 16 oct — about 10 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
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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 eastbound entry slip road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 fri 16 oct — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 entry slip road closure
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 westbound entry slip road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 fri 16 oct — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Westbound Jct 3a entry slip road closure
M56 westbound Sharston to Wythenshawe - 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 exit slip road is closed from 22:00 until 06:00 fri 16 oct — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.
Tonight Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct Fri 16 Oct
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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