🚨 Live A56 Incidents & Roadworks
Updates every 5 min🌙 A56 closures tonight and the next 3 days 2
From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.
- Partial closureSouthbound A56 Southbound Bent Gate entry slip road closureNow · until 05:00
- Partial closureSouthbound A56 southbound Edenfield exit slip road closureNow · until 05:00
Is the A56 closed? Quick answers
Checked 01:46 on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Is the A56 closed right now?
Yes. The A56 is closed now for planned work: Southbound Bent Gate to M66 jct 1 Carriageway Closure, until 05:00.
Is the A56 closed tonight?
Yes. The A56 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Mon 19 Oct, 18:00 to 06:00): Southbound Bent Gate to M66 jct 1 Carriageway Closure, 21:00 to 05:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.
Tonight: A56 closures and diversions ›Is the A56 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The A56 stays open this weekend (Fri 23 Oct 18:00 to Mon 26 Oct 06:00). 6 lane or slip road closures are planned: Northbound Huncoats exit slip road closure, Sat 21:00 to 05:00; and Northbound Huncoats entry slip road closure, Sat 21:00 to 05:00 and 4 more.
This weekend: A56 closures and diversions ›Is there an accident on the A56 today?
No. No collision has been reported on the A56 since midnight.
A56 accidents today and yesterday ›Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.
🗺️ A56 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
Tap a pin for full incident detail. Live positions from National Highways.
⚠️ Most Dangerous A56 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A56 has 824 recorded collisions at 11 collision hotspots, involving 1,076 casualties (15 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.
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❓ A56 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A56 closed today?
Yes — the A56 is closed right now: A56 Southbound Bent Gate to M66 jct 1 Carriageway Closure, until 05:00.
Is there traffic on the A56 today?
The A56 is closed right now: A56 Southbound Bent Gate to M66 jct 1 Carriageway Closure, until 05:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
What is the worst time to use the A56?
The A56 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.
Are there roadworks on the A56 right now?
There are currently 3 active roadwork schemes on the A56. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
What roads connect to the A56?
The A56 connects to: M56, M60, M66, M65.
Is there an accident on the A56 northbound or southbound today?
Each side has its own live page: the A56 northbound and the A56 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.
📊 A56 Status Summary
ℹ️ A56 Road Details
- Length
- 65 miles
- From
- Chester
- To
- Skipton
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
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