Severe
Southbound
The M57 southbound exit slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:00 on 12 October 2026
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
M57 Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J1 exit slip to Tarbuck Island carriageway closure due to works by Knowsley Council
✅ until 05:00 Sun 31 Jan
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure due to off network works
✅ until 06:00 Wed 28 Oct
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M57 southbound Switch Island to Jct 6 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Severe
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Wed 14 Oct
M57 Northbound Jct 6 to Switch Island carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59, A580 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
M57 southbound jct 6 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tomorrow night
M57 Southbound to M62 Westbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J2 to J1 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Wed 14 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Wed 14 Oct
M57 Northbound Jct 6 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59, A580 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
❓ M57 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M57 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 3 sets of roadworks running on the M57, 1 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M57 closed tonight?
5 closures are scheduled on the M57 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are M57 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M57 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M57 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.