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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M56 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 J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.56m from Wythenshawe. CLEARED @ 17:32
CONGESTION
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.18m from Wythenshawe. CLEARED @ 17:41
CONGESTION
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port)and J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 15 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.42m from Ellesmere Port. CLEARED @ 16:56
CONGESTION
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 15 Jun 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.18m from Wythenshawe. CLEARED @ 16:56


There are no current incidents in this location.

M56 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J5 (Manchester) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Sep 2026.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Sep 2026.
Nearest town: 2.77m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn)and J10 (Northwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.59m from Daresbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 8 Jan 2027.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port)and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 3.14m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 23:01 on 12 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 18 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 2.98m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn)and J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 1.89m from Frodsham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 8 Jan 2027.
Nearest town: 2.38m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.98m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J14 (Helsby)and J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 23:01 on 12 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 18 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 3.69m from Ellesmere Port.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby)and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 15 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 0.56m from Frodsham. CLEARED @ 16:56
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J10 (Northwich)and J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.56m from Daresbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J7and J9 (Preston) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 4 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 5.17m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.81m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.3m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 4 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J10 (Northwich)and J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.47m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.64m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Preston) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 4.64m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 4.17m from Warrington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J7 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.97m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J7 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 15 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J7 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.96m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 15 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.99m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.77m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J5 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.63m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J5 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.08m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.47m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J1 (Didsbury) from A34.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.4m from Cheadle.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.53m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 2.08m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J5 (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.81m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Hale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.57m from Altrincham.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Wythenshawe) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Jul 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.32m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Wythenshawe) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.32m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 1 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Wythenshawe.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J6 (Hale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Sep 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Wythenshawe.

M56

The M56 motorway in the UK was developed and opened in 1971, as part of the NWML (North West Motorway Link). It runs southeast from Warrington to Manchester, passing through Lymm and Stretford.

In terms of safety, recent statistics show that the safety record of the M56 is exceptionally good. Since 2010, accident rates have actually been decreasing, and figures for 2016 show that the number of incidents on the motorway was lower than any other motorway in the country.

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Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.56m from Wythenshawe.

53.4--2.25

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 15 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.18m from Wythenshawe.

53.4--2.26

Location: eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port)and J14 (Helsby) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 15 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.42m from Ellesmere Port.

53.26--2.83

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 15 June 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.18m from Wythenshawe.

53.4--2.26

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J5 (Manchester) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 September 2026.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.4

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 30 September 2026.
Nearest town: 2.77m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.29

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.59m from Daresbury.

53.33--2.59

Location: eastbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 8 January 2027.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Ellesmere Port.

53.25--2.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port)and J14 (Helsby) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 30 June 2026.
Nearest town: 3.14m from Ellesmere Port.

53.25--2.85

Location: eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J14 (Helsby) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 23:01 on 12 June 2026 to 05:00 on 18 June 2026.
Nearest town: 2.98m from Ellesmere Port.

53.24--2.93

Location: westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn)and J14 (Helsby) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.
Nearest town: 1.89m from Frodsham.

53.31--2.69

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 8 January 2027.
Nearest town: 2.38m from Ellesmere Port.

53.25--2.87

Location: eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.98m from Ellesmere Port.

53.24--2.93

Location: westbound between junctions J14 (Helsby)and J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 23:01 on 12 June 2026 to 05:00 on 18 June 2026.
Nearest town: 3.69m from Ellesmere Port.

53.26--2.82

Location: eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby)and J12 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 15 June 2026.
Nearest town: 0.56m from Frodsham.

53.29--2.74

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1,2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.56m from Daresbury.

53.33--2.57

Location: westbound between junctions J7and J9 (Preston) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 4 June 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.
Nearest town: 5.17m from Warrington.

53.36--2.48

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.81m from Warrington.

53.35--2.49

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.3m from Warrington.

53.35--2.51

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 4 June 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Warrington.

53.34--2.54

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 June 2026 to 06:00 on 25 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 July 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.7m from Warrington.

53.34--2.54

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.47m from Warrington.

53.35--2.5

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Preston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.64m from Warrington.

53.35--2.5

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J9 (Preston) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.
Nearest town: 4.64m from Warrington.

53.35--2.5

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J9 (Preston) to A50.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.
Nearest town: 4.17m from Warrington.

53.35--2.52

Location: eastbound at junction J7 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 September 2026 to 18 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.97m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.38

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J7 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 September 2026 to 06:00 on 15 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.4

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Preston)and J7 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.96m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.46

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 June 2026 to 06:00 on 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J8 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 June 2026 to 06:00 on 24 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.58m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 06:00 on 27 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 September 2026 to 06:00 on 15 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.37

Location: eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.37

Location: eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 September 2026 to 18 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.86m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.37

Location: eastbound between junctions J7and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 September 2026 to 06:00 on 19 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.99m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.33

Location: westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 June 2026 to 06:00 on 24 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 25 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 June 2026 to 06:00 on 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 September 2026 to 06:00 on 22 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 June 2026 to 06:00 on 26 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 September 2026 to 06:00 on 22 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.77m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.29

Location: eastbound between junctions J6 (Hale)and J5 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 September 2026 to 06:00 on 19 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.63m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound at junction J5 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.08m from Wythenshawe.

53.37--2.29

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 July 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.47m from Wythenshawe.

53.4--2.26

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J1 (Didsbury) from A34.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 15 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.4m from Cheadle.

53.4--2.23

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Altrincham)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 0.53m from Wythenshawe.

53.39--2.27

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J2 (Wythenshawe) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.
Nearest town: 2.08m from Wythenshawe.

53.37--2.29

Location: westbound at junction J5 (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 June 2026 to 06:00 on 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.81m from Wythenshawe.

53.38--2.29

Location: eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 September 2026 to 06:00 on 19 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 September 2026 to 18 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound at junction J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Hale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 September 2026 to 06:00 on 19 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.57m from Altrincham.

53.36--2.3

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Wythenshawe) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 July 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.32m from Wythenshawe.

53.38--2.28

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Wythenshawe) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.32m from Wythenshawe.

53.38--2.28

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Wythenshawe.

53.37--2.29

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Manchester)and J6 (Hale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 June 2026 to 06:00 on 23 June 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 September 2026 to 06:00 on 22 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Wythenshawe.

53.37--2.29