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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
1 closure across England on the A56 · tonight · full road closures only · clear filters
The A56 southbound carriageway is closed
from 21:00 until 05:00 tonight — about 8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
A56 Southbound Bent Gate to M66 jct 1 Carriageway Closure
A56 Northbound and Southbound junction 1 to bent gate - Carriageway Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting) on behalf of Amey
National Highways have not published a diversion for this closure. Follow the signs on the road — and if you are driving an HGV, check the route suits your height and weight before committing to it.
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