Traffic Higher Wych

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Current traffic around Higher Wych

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34 and the M6 J16.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 09:27
CONGESTION
Location: The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34 and the M6 J16.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 08:24


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 08:00 on 23 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 07:48
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A494 westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:30 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Higher Wych.
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: 18.9 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:01 on 8 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:01 on 8 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.61 miles from Higher Wych.
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: 19.05 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
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: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Higher Wych.
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 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound exit slip at Nesscliffe Services.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.99 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A458 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.52 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.58 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry 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 30 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Higher Wych.
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 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J11 (Runcorn) and J12 (Chester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound exit slip to the A56 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound exit slip to the A56 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 May 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Higher Wych.
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: From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Chester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 May 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A5 and the A495 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.71 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A5 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent) and J17 (Congleton) .
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 2 May 2026 to 4 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.85 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J12 (Chester) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 May 2026 to 06:00 on 4 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) from the M53 northbound.
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 3 May 2026 to 06:00 on 4 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.08 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.46 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) and the A494 Chester.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 17:00 and 06:00 from 1 May 2026 to 3 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.43 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound entry slip from the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A55 westbound exit slip to the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 17:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 17:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent) and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J15 (Stoke on Trent) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Higher Wych.
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 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) from the M53 northbound.
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 13 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J12 (Chester) and J11 (Runcorn) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 13 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 16 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound between junctions J14 (Helsby) and J15 (Ellesmere Port) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 16 May 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.76 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry 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 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.79 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
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: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
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 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.66 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J14 (Helsby) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.66 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
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: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) from the M53 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 13 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J17 (Congleton) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound at junction J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J17 (Congleton) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.56 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.61 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.39 miles from Higher Wych.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Higher Wych.

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Location: northbound between the junctions with the A34 and the M6 J16.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.07--2.32

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A34 and the M6 J16.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.07--2.32

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 08:00 on 23 April 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

Location: westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.98

Location: westbound between the A540 and the junction with the A548 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:30 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.83 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.98

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: 18.9 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.85

Location: southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:01 on 8 April 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.

52.89--3.04

Location: northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:01 on 8 April 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.61 miles from Higher Wych.

52.88--3.04

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: 19.05 miles from Higher Wych.

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: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.87

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Higher Wych.

53.22--2.86

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Higher Wych.

53.2--2.84

Location: southbound exit slip at Nesscliffe Services.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.99 miles from Higher Wych.

52.77--2.93

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.05 miles from Higher Wych.

52.77--2.92

Location: southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A458 West of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.52 miles from Higher Wych.

52.78--2.94

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.58 miles from Higher Wych.

52.76--2.89

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 30 April 2026 to 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.31 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.85

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 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Higher Wych.

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 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.55 miles from Higher Wych.

53.2--2.84

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.14 miles from Higher Wych.

53.22--2.86

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 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.85

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A56 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 May 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.12 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.85

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 : From 21:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip 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 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 May 2026 to 06:00 on 7 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.54 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.86

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A5 and the A495 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.71 miles from Higher Wych.

52.82--3.06

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A5 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.96 miles from Higher Wych.

52.82--3.06

Location: northbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent) and J17 (Congleton) .

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 2 May 2026 to 4 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.85 miles from Higher Wych.

53.09--2.34

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 3 May 2026 to 06:00 on 4 May 2026.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.86

Location: eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .

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 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.08 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.93

Location: westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .

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 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.46 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.87

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 17:00 and 06:00 from 1 May 2026 to 3 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.43 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.91

Location: eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 15 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.96

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.91

Location: eastbound between the A5104 and the junction with the A41 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

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

53.16--2.96

Location: westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.89

Location: westbound between the A51 and the junction with the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.89

Location: westbound exit slip to the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.51 miles from Higher Wych.

53.16--2.91

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

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 30 April 2026 to 17:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 19.03 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.87

Location: westbound at junction J15 (Ellesmere Port) .

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 30 April 2026 to 17:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.95 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.86

Location: southbound between junctions J16 (Stoke on Trent) and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.61 miles from Higher Wych.

53.06--2.33

Location: northbound between junctions J15 (Stoke on Trent) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.13 miles from Higher Wych.

53--2.33

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 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.08 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.87

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.23 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.88

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.25--2.87

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 13 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.86

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 13 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.11 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.86

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 16 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2026 to 05:00 on 16 May 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 May 2026 to 05:00 on 19 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.76 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

Location: eastbound entry 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 13 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.79 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.51 miles from Higher Wych.

53.26--2.82

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

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 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.7 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.66 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.81

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 12 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.66 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.81

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 : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.84 miles from Higher Wych.

53.27--2.8

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 May 2026 to 05:00 on 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Higher Wych.

53.24--2.86

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Higher Wych.

53.07--2.34

Location: southbound between junctions J17 (Congleton) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.1--2.34

Location: southbound at junction J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.75 miles from Higher Wych.

53.07--2.34

Location: southbound between junctions J17 (Congleton) and J16 (Stoke on Trent) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 15 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.28 miles from Higher Wych.

53.1--2.34

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.56 miles from Higher Wych.

52.88--3.04

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.61 miles from Higher Wych.

52.88--3.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.34 miles from Higher Wych.

52.89--3.04

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.39 miles from Higher Wych.

52.89--3.04

Location: northbound at junction J12 (Chester) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.17 miles from Higher Wych.

53.21--2.85