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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
2 closures across England on the M56 · sun 6 sep · clear filters
The M56 westbound carriageway is closed
from 21:00 until 06:00 sun 6 sep — about 9 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
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M56 Westbound Jct 15 to 16 Carriageway Closure
M56 both directions J14 to J16 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal 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 sun 6 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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