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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
4 closures across England on the M56 · tonight · clear filters
The M56 eastbound carriageway is closed from 22:00 until 06:00 tonight — 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 westbound link road is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 tonight — about 10 hours.
The main road stays open. Only this link road is shut — plan another way between the two roads.
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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 link road is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 tonight — about 10 hours.
The main road stays open. Only this link road is shut — plan another way between the two roads.
M56 Eastbound to M6 Northbound link road closure
M6 both directions M6 J20, M56 J9 to M6 J21 - carriageway closure for construction improvement/upgrade 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 link road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 tonight — about 9 hours.
The main road stays open. Only this link road is shut — plan another way between the two roads.
M56 Westbound to M6 Northbound link road closure
M6 both directions M6 J20, M56 J9 to M6 J21 - carriageway closure for construction improvement/upgrade 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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Source: National Highways daily closure report,
imported twice daily. Closures are subject to change at short notice, especially in poor weather —
always follow the signs on the road.
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