Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 and J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 19 October 2026
Severe
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The M56 westbound between junctions J6 and J9
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 19 October 2026
Severe
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The M56 westbound between junctions J10 and J11
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 19 October 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound at junction J10
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J11 and J10
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
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The M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 5 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound between junctions J5 and J9
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 5 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J6 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 18 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Eastbound Jct 9 to 7 Carriageway Closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J9 to J6 - M6 southbound jct 20 carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 Carriageway Closure between exit and entry slips
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J9 to J6 - M6 southbound jct 20 carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Wed 14 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Westbound to M53 Northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Eastbound Jct 7 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J9 to J6 - M6 southbound jct 20 carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M56 Westbound Jct 14 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound Jct 14 to Jct 14 - carriageway closure for inspection/survey on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M56 Eastbound Jct 11 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M56 eastbound Runcorn to Warrington - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Wed 14 Oct
❓ M56 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M56 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the M56 according to National Highways.
Is the M56 closed tonight?
16 closures are scheduled on the M56 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are M56 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M56 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M56 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.