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M56
M56 North Cheshire Motorway
Manchester (M60 J4) → Chester (M53)
Clear 🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks ⏱ Updated 3min
33 miles long
16 junctions
Regions: North West
⏰ AM rush: 07:00–09:30 · PM: 16:30–19:00
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J1 Sharston & M60
J2 Sharston & A560
J3 Wythenshawe & A34
J4 Gatley & A34
J5 Manchester Airport & A555
J6 Hale & A538
J7 Bowdon & A556
J8 Bowdon & A556
J9 Lymm & M6
J10 Stretton & A49
J11 Runcorn & A56
J12 Runcorn & A557
J14 Helsby & A5117
J15 Stoak & M53

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⏰ Typical Daily Traffic Pattern

M56 is typically busiest 07:00–09:30 and 16:30–19:00 on weekdays.

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❓ M56 — FAQ

Q: Is there traffic on the M56 today?

Check the live incident feed above — updated every 3 minutes from National Highways. Roads are currently clear.

Q: What is the worst time to use the M56?

The M56 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.

Q: Are there roadworks on the M56 right now?

There are currently 0 active roadwork schemes on the M56. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

Q: What roads connect to the M56?

The M56 connects to: M60, M6, M53.

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ℹ️ Road Details
Length
33 miles
Junctions
16
From
Manchester (M60 J4)
To
Chester (M53)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:30–19:00
📍 Key Locations
Manchester Manchester Airport Northwich Chester
🔗 Connecting Roads
M60
M60
M60 Manchester Ring Road
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M6
M6
M6 Motorway
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M53
M53
M53 Motorway
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