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OVERTURNED VEHICLEOn the M6 Northbound at Junction 31, 1 mile from Samlesbury, officials are currently clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Update: this has been resolved and the motorway is now clear.

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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M53 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J10 (Elton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 14 Aug 2022.
Nearest town: 1.84m from Ellesmere Port. CLEARED @ 18:36
CONGESTION
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 14 Aug 2022.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.28m from Ellesmere Port. CLEARED @ 17:24


There are no current incidents in this location.

M53 Roadworks

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Location: northbound exit slip at junction J10 (Elton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 14 August 2022.
Nearest town: 1.84m from Ellesmere Port.

53.26--2.88

Location: northbound at junction J11 (Runcorn) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 14 August 2022.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.28m from Ellesmere Port.

53.24--2.86