Severe
Eastbound
The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed
Minor
Eastbound
The M56 eastbound between junctions J11 and J10
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:00 on 22 September 2026
Minor
Eastbound
The M56 eastbound at junction J11
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:00 on 22 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 5 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 5 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J9
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 5 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 30 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 30 September 2026
Moderate
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound between junctions J6 and J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 29 September 2026
Moderate
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Westbound to M53 Northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Eastbound Jct 14 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J14 to J16 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Eastbound Jct 16 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J14 to J16 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M56 westbound jct 12 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound J12 to J14 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Thu 24 Sep
Moderate
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M56 westbound jct 12 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound J12 to J14 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Thu 24 Sep
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 Thu 24 Sep
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J9 to J6 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Fri 25 Sep
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 Thu 24 Sep
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J9 to J6 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 07:00 Fri 25 Sep
❓ M56 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M56 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 3 sets of roadworks running on the M56, 1 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M56 closed tonight?
13 closures are scheduled on the M56 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are M56 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M56 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M56 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.