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Current traffic around Chester

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Chester have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J10 (Northwich) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 23 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Chester. CLEARED @ 09:18
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 southbound between the junctions with the M57 and the A5038 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 23 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Chester. CLEARED @ 09:00
CONGESTION
Location: The M57 southbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from Chester. CLEARED @ 08:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5038 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Chester. CLEARED @ 08:06


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J3 (Huyton) and J2 (Prescot) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J9 (Preston) and J10 (Northwich) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 23 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J10 (Elton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 12:00 on 18 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 4.32 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J5 (St Helens) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J1 (Huyton) and J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.46 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J5 (St Helens) and J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound entry slip at junction J1 (Huyton) from roundabout.
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.26 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Liverpool) from roundabout.
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J7 (Liverpool) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 18.48 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Liverpool) to roundabout.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 05:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.4 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound exit slip at junction J1 (Huyton) to roundabout.
Reason: Emergency Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.49 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound exit slip at junction J1 (Huyton) to roundabout.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 Dec 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.49 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 21:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 16.01 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) and J6 (Kirkby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Dec 2025 to 29 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 28 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.45 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound entry slip at junction J5 (St Helens) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 Dec 2025 to 29 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 28 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 25 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.65 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 25 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound at junction J9 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Dec 2025 to 1 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.64 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J8 (Warrington) and J9 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Dec 2025 to 1 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.33 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound at junction J9 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 Dec 2025 to 1 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Chester.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J10 (Northwich) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:30 on 24 Dec 2025 to 17:00 on 24 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Chester.

Traffic in Nearby Villages

Chester

According to the most recent reports by Cheshire East Council, road safety in the area remains a concern with 1,969 road accidents being reported in 2019. This figure represents a 7.1% rise from the previous year.

Of the 2019 accidents, there were 64 reported injuries, 23 of which were serious. This is a worrying increase from the previous year's 44 reported injuries, of which 20 were serious. During 2019, there were 219 collisions involving vehicles and pedestrians, of which 6 were classified as serious. The leading causes of road accidents in the area were listed as improper observation, speeding, reckless driving, and fatigue. The highest risk location was uncovered to be junctions on the A51.

The number of road traffic offences recorded in the area during 2019 totalled 3,311 and 5,089 automobiles were stopped for testing during the same period. The police have also employed the use of speed cameras and other advanced detection technology to deter drivers from dangerous driving.

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Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J10 (Northwich) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 23 December 2025.
Nearest town: 16.61 miles from Chester.

53.34--2.57

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M57 and the A5038 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:00 and 09:15 on 23 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Chester.

53.48--2.97

Location: southbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.22 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5038 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 23 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Chester.

53.48--2.97

Location: southbound between junctions J3 (Huyton) and J2 (Prescot) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 March 2026.
Nearest town: 16.59 miles from Chester.

53.44--2.86

Location: westbound between junctions J9 (Preston) and J10 (Northwich) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 23 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.13 miles from Chester.

53.35--2.51

Location: northbound at junction J10 (Elton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 12:00 on 18 January 2026.
Nearest town: 4.32 miles from Chester.

53.26--2.88

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.89 miles from Chester.

53.46--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J5 (St Helens) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 17.92 miles from Chester.

53.46--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J1 (Huyton) and J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.46 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: southbound between junctions J5 (St Helens) and J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Chester.

53.47--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 December 2025.
Nearest town: 18.58 miles from Chester.

53.47--2.89

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J1 (Huyton) from roundabout.

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.26 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Liverpool) from roundabout.

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 December 2025.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Knowsley) and J7 (Liverpool) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 18.48 miles from Chester.

53.47--2.89

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Liverpool) to roundabout.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : from 05:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.4 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.8

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 30 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.63 miles from Chester.

53.41--2.81

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J1 (Huyton) to roundabout.

Due to: Emergency Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14.49 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J1 (Huyton) to roundabout.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31 December 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.49 miles from Chester.

53.4--2.81

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 21:00 on 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 16.01 miles from Chester.

53.4--3.09

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) and J6 (Kirkby) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 December 2025 to 29 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.77 miles from Chester.

53.49--2.93

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 December 2025 to 05:00 on 28 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.45 miles from Chester.

53.32--3.01

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J5 (St Helens) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 27 December 2025 to 29 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.24 miles from Chester.

53.46--2.88

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 December 2025 to 05:00 on 28 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.8 miles from Chester.

53.31--3

Location: southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 December 2025 to 05:00 on 25 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.65 miles from Chester.

53.35--3.04

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 December 2025 to 05:00 on 25 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.32 miles from Chester.

53.34--3.03

Location: eastbound at junction J9 (Warrington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.64 miles from Chester.

53.42--2.6

Location: eastbound between junctions J8 (Warrington) and J9 (Warrington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.33 miles from Chester.

53.42--2.61

Location: westbound at junction J9 (Warrington) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 30 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.97 miles from Chester.

53.42--2.59

Location: eastbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J10 (Northwich) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:30 on 24 December 2025 to 17:00 on 24 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Chester.

53.33--2.6