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Current traffic around Birkenhead

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

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The M62 eastbound.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 22 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.76 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 16:39
HIGHWAYS MANAGEMENT
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J1 (Bidston) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Road Management.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 22 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 22 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.21 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 16:48
VEHICLE RECOVERY
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason: Vehicle tyre change.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.06 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 14:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.63 miles from Birkenhead.
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wigan) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.49 miles from Birkenhead.
CONGESTION
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J10 (Elton) and J8 (Overpool) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Birkenhead.
CONGESTION
Location: The A41 eastbound between the M53 and the junction with the A550 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 7.31 miles from Birkenhead.
CONGESTION
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and M6 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.43 miles from Birkenhead.
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 17:00 and 17:15 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.85 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A567 and the junction with the A5038 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.59 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 17:15
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A567 and the A5090 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 16:48
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 16:30
CONGESTION
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 22 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.27 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 15:54
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.72 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 15:00
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 13:45 and 14:00 on 22 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 13:48
CONGESTION
Location: The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 22 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 13:21
CONGESTION
Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 22 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.35 miles from Birkenhead. CLEARED @ 12:36


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.08 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J2 (Prescot) and J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.21 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound between junctions J1 (Huyton) and J2 (Prescot) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jan 2026 to 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.
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 16:00 on 31 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.96 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.37 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J21A (Manchester) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 20 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J21A (Manchester) to M62 East.
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J21A (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J21A (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound at junction J10 (M6) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J21A (Manchester) to M62 east.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J9 (Warrington) and J11 (Warrington) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 20 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 eastbound exit slip to the A540 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5117 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 11.4 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5117 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:06 on 19 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 13.16 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J6 (Kirkby) and J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 1 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 12.41 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 12.13 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 19 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 13 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the junctions with the A51 and the M53 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 Mar 2026 to 11 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the A51 and the junction with the A56 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 7.75 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 7.73 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 7.71 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 7.52 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) 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: 7.3 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:00 on 19 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 1 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 9.2 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 7.47 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 9.08 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.
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: 2.28 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J9 (Warrington) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 28 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound entry slip at junction J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.61 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M57 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Knowsley) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.71 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J23 (Haydock) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 28 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.2 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Ashton in Makerfield) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J14 (Helsby) .
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 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.56 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J6 (Eastham) and J7 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.97 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J7 (Overpool) and J8 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J10 (Northwich) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.6 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J10 (Northwich) and J9 (Preston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 7 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 7 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.85 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the M57 and the junction with the A5038 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 21 Feb 2026 to 17:00 on 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 7 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 7 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.49 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) from the M53 northbound.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 15:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.97 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port) and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.98 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 01:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.79 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J10 (Northwich) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.93 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J10 (Northwich) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.36 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Chester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 26 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Birkenhead.
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 08:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 25 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.79 miles from Birkenhead.
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 08:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 25 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.41 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
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 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.62 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J12 (Chester) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J10 (Elton) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.54 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J12 (Chester) .
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 24 Jan 2026 to 26 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 Jan 2026 to 2 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 24 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.5 miles from Birkenhead.
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 08:00 on 24 Jan 2026 to 17:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.09 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 9 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 9 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 9 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J21A (Manchester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.73 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 4.48 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.48 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J15 (Ellesmere Port) and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.9 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound exit slip to the A494 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.43 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wigan) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.62 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
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 19 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Mar 2026 to 7 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
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 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 24 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 23:45 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Apr 2026 to 3 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 13 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Feb 2026 to 27 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.92 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Mar 2026 to 7 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M58 westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .
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 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 Apr 2026 to 3 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J3 (Tranmere) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.91 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J10 (Northwich) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.71 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 Jan 2026 to 24 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.16 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.66 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 13 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J12 (Runcorn) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Feb 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 2 Feb 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Birkenhead.

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Location: eastbound.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 22 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 5.76 miles from Birkenhead.

53.41--2.89

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J1 (Bidston) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Road Management.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:00 and 18:15 on 22 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 22 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.21 miles from Birkenhead.

53.41--3.09

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.

Due to: Vehicle tyre change.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 22 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 22 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.06 miles from Birkenhead.

53.31--3.01

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.63 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--3.01

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wigan) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.49 miles from Birkenhead.

53.53--2.7

Location: northbound between junctions J10 (Elton) and J8 (Overpool) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 9.95 miles from Birkenhead.

53.28--2.89

Location: eastbound between the M53 and the junction with the A550 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 7.31 miles from Birkenhead.

53.3--2.96

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and M6 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.43 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.85 miles from Birkenhead.

53.49--2.96

Location: northbound between the A567 and the junction with the A5038 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.59 miles from Birkenhead.

53.48--2.98

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A567 and the A5090 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--3

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--3

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 22 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.27 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.87

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.72 miles from Birkenhead.

53.48--2.98

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 22 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Birkenhead.

53.48--2.97

Location: westbound at the junction with the M57 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 22 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Birkenhead.

53.49--2.95

Location: The junction of the A59 and the M57 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 22 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.35 miles from Birkenhead.

53.49--2.95

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.08 miles from Birkenhead.

53.41--2.81

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.14 miles from Birkenhead.

53.42--2.81

Location: northbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.21 miles from Birkenhead.

53.4--2.81

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

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.

53.4--2.81

Location: southbound at junction J1 (Huyton) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 21 January 2026 to 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.

53.4--2.81

Location: northbound at junction J10 (Elton) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 31 March 2026.
Nearest town: 11.62 miles from Birkenhead.

53.26--2.88

Location: eastbound between junctions J1 (Kirkby) and J3 (Southport) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.96 miles from Birkenhead.

53.52--2.89

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 January 2026 to 05:00 on 23 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.37 miles from Birkenhead.

53.4--3.09

Location: southbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J21A (Manchester) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:03 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Birkenhead.

53.44--2.57

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J21A (Manchester) to M62 East.

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Birkenhead.

53.43--2.56

Location: southbound at junction J21A (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.56 miles from Birkenhead.

53.43--2.56

Location: southbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J21A (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.1 miles from Birkenhead.

53.44--2.57

Location: eastbound at junction J10 (M6) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from Birkenhead.

53.42--2.57

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J21A (Manchester) to M62 east.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Birkenhead.

53.43--2.56

Location: eastbound between junctions J9 (Warrington) and J11 (Warrington) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:03 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.97 miles from Birkenhead.

53.42--2.6

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A540 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Birkenhead.

53.24--2.96

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2026 to 06:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 11.4 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.94

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2026 to 06:00 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Birkenhead.

53.24--2.95

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:06 on 19 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 13.16 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.81

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 1 April 2026.
Nearest town: 7.46 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--2.89

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: 12.41 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.87

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: 12.13 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.87

Location: northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 13 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A51 and the M53 .

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 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 March 2026 to 11 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Birkenhead.

53.2--2.84

Location: eastbound between the A51 and the junction with the A56 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.
Nearest town: 15.8 miles from Birkenhead.

53.2--2.84

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: 7.75 miles from Birkenhead.

53.44--2.86

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: 7.73 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 7.71 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 7.52 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--2.89

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Liverpool) 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: 7.3 miles from Birkenhead.

53.49--2.95

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 1 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.81

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: 9.2 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 7.47 miles from Birkenhead.

53.47--2.89

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: 9.08 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 9.12 miles from Birkenhead.

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: 2.28 miles from Birkenhead.

53.4--3.09

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 28 January 2026 to 15:30 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.27 miles from Birkenhead.

53.42--2.59

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2026 to 15:30 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.61 miles from Birkenhead.

53.46--2.88

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Knowsley) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2026 to 15:30 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.71 miles from Birkenhead.

53.46--2.87

Location: northbound between junctions J22 (Newton le Willows) and J23 (Haydock) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 28 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.2 miles from Birkenhead.

53.45--2.6

Location: eastbound between junctions J12 (Runcorn) and J11 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.37 miles from Birkenhead.

53.32--2.66

Location: westbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--2.64

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J25 (Ashton in Makerfield) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 05:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Birkenhead.

53.5--2.66

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

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 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.56 miles from Birkenhead.

53.28--2.78

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Birkenhead.

53.3--2.92

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Eastham) and J7 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.97 miles from Birkenhead.

53.3--2.94

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Overpool) and J8 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.42 miles from Birkenhead.

53.3--2.93

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Birkenhead.

53.29--2.91

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 05:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Birkenhead.

53.29--2.91

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.6 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--2.57

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--2.58

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 21 February 2026 to 17:00 on 21 February 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 7 March 2026 to 17:00 on 7 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.85 miles from Birkenhead.

53.48--2.98

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 21 February 2026 to 17:00 on 21 February 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 7 March 2026 to 17:00 on 7 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.49 miles from Birkenhead.

53.48--2.96

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) from the M53 northbound.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 27 January 2026 to 15:00 on 27 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.97 miles from Birkenhead.

53.24--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 26 January 2026 to 05:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.98 miles from Birkenhead.

53.26--2.83

Location: northbound between the A5038 and the junction with the M58 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 01:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.79 miles from Birkenhead.

53.49--2.96

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 27 January 2026 to 17:00 on 27 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.93 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--2.61

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 26 January 2026 to 17:00 on 26 January 2026.
Nearest town: 18.02 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--2.61

Location: southbound at junction J11 (Runcorn) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 26 January 2026 to 17:00 on 26 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.36 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.87

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Chester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

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

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 26 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.86

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 08:00 on 25 January 2026 to 17:00 on 25 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.79 miles from Birkenhead.

53.32--3.01

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 08:00 on 25 January 2026 to 17:00 on 25 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.41 miles from Birkenhead.

53.31--3

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .

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 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.62 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.86

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Chester) and J11 (Runcorn) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.99 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.47 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.87

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J10 (Elton) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.54 miles from Birkenhead.

53.26--2.88

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J12 (Chester) .

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 24 January 2026 to 26 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 31 January 2026 to 2 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: southbound at junction J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 24 January 2026 to 17:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.5 miles from Birkenhead.

53.37--3.07

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 08:00 on 24 January 2026 to 17:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.09 miles from Birkenhead.

53.36--3.06

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 February 2026 to 06:00 on 9 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.41 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.79

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 9 February 2026.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.8

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 February 2026 to 06:00 on 9 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.8

Location: southbound at junction J21A (Manchester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Birkenhead.

53.42--2.55

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 January 2026 to 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.73 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--3.02

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 January 2026 to 05:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 4.48 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--3.02

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 January 2026 to 05:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.48 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--3.02

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.9 miles from Birkenhead.

53.25--2.84

Location: northbound exit slip to the A494 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.43 miles from Birkenhead.

53.24--2.99

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J26 (Wigan) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 February 2026 to 06:00 on 13 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.62 miles from Birkenhead.

53.53--2.7

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

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 19 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 March 2026 to 25 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.81

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 7 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 March 2026 to 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.81

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

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 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 30 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.02 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.79

Location: eastbound between junctions J3 (Southport) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : From 23:45 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.5 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.81

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

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 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2026 to 3 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.77

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 13 February 2026 to 06:00 on 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 27 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 21 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.92 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.79

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 7 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 March 2026 to 14 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 16 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.79

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Skelmersdale) .

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 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2026 to 3 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Birkenhead.

53.54--2.78

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--3.02

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.91 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--3.04

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

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 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.71 miles from Birkenhead.

53.33--2.59

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.16 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.81

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.66 miles from Birkenhead.

53.31--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 11 February 2026 to 13 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.9 miles from Birkenhead.

53.29--2.76

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 26 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Birkenhead.

53.28--2.76

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 February 2026 to 05:00 on 13 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.31 miles from Birkenhead.

53.27--2.8

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 2 February 2026 to 05:00 on 13 February 2026.
Nearest town: 15.1 miles from Birkenhead.

53.31--2.7

Location: northbound exit slip to the A494 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 January 2026 to 06:00 on 24 January 2026.
Nearest town: 11.68 miles from Birkenhead.

53.23--2.99

Location: northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .

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 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 March 2026 to 11 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.17 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J12 (Chester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 5 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 March 2026 to 13 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 February 2026 to 06:00 on 20 March 2026.
Nearest town: 14.17 miles from Birkenhead.

53.22--2.86

Location: southbound at junction J12 (Chester) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 March 2026 to 06:00 on 11 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .

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 11 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 February 2026 to 21 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 February 2026 to 26 February 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 March 2026 to 06:00 on 14 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.17 miles from Birkenhead.

53.22--2.86

Location: westbound entry slip from the M53 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 7 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 17 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.02 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A56 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 March 2026 to 06:00 on 13 March 2026.

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

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 March 2026 to 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.23 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A56 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 January 2026 to 24 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 4 February 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 February 2026 to 06:00 on 18 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.23 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.85

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Chester) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 March 2026 to 06:00 on 11 March 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 March 2026 to 06:00 on 13 March 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 March 2026 to 20 March 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Birkenhead.

53.21--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J4 (Heswall) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 4.14 miles from Birkenhead.

53.34--3.02

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Skelmersdale) and J4 (Skelmersdale) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 22 April 2026.
Nearest town: 16.52 miles from Birkenhead.

53.53--2.7