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7 closures across England on the M56 · sat 5 sep · clear filters
The M56 eastbound carriageway is closed
from 22:00 until 04:00 sat 5 sep — about 6 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Eastbound Jct 5 to 2 Carriageway Closure
M56 Eastbound Junction 6 to Junction 3a - Lane Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting)
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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The M56 eastbound carriageway is closed
from 22:00 until 04:00 sat 5 sep — about 6 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Eastbound Jct 6 Carriageway Closure between exit and entry slips
M56 Eastbound Junction 6 to Junction 3a - Lane Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting)
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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The M56 eastbound exit slip road is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 sat 5 sep — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.
M56 eastbound jct 14 exit slip road closure
M56 eastbound J14 to J12 - lane closure and slip road closures for drainage on behalf of National Highways
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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The M56 eastbound entry slip road is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 sat 5 sep — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 eastbound jct 14 entry slip road closure
M56 eastbound J14 to J12 - lane closure and slip road closures for drainage on behalf of National Highways
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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The M56 northbound carriageway is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 sat 5 sep — about 9 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
M56 Eastbound to M6 Northbound link road closure
M6 northbound J20 to J21 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
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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The M56 eastbound entry slip road is closed
from 22:00 until 04:00 sat 5 sep — about 6 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Eastbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure
M56 Eastbound Junction 6 to Junction 3a - Lane Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting)
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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The M56 eastbound entry slip road is closed
from 22:00 until 06:00 sat 5 sep — about 8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.
M56 Eastbound Jct 4 entry slip road closure
M56 Eastbound Junction 6 to Junction 3a - Lane Closure for Horticulture (Cutting and Planting)
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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