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A556 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A556, straight from National Highways.

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0Full closures tonight 1Full closures this weekend
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Is the A556 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A556 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A556 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: Northbound to M56 Eastbound link road closure, 22:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's A556 closures ›

Is the A556 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A556 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound B5569 to Bowdon Island carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

This weekend's A556 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A556 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A556 at 13:58.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A556 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The A556 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: Northbound to M56 Eastbound link road closure, 22:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
    To M56 Eastbound link 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

A556 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A556 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound B5569 to Bowdon Island carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    B5569 to Bowdon Island carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A556 both directions M56 Jct 7 to A556 Jct With A50 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Entry slip road from A50
    Overall Scheme Details: A556 both directions M56 Jct 7 to A556 Jct With A50 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways

A556 roadworks running now

Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A556 northbound between junctions with the A50 and M56
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A556 northbound at the junction with the M56
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

A556 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

No other A556 closures are published yet.

❓ A556 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A556 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A556 according to National Highways.

Is the A556 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A556 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: Northbound to M56 Eastbound link road closure, 22:00 to 06:00.

Is the A556 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A556 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound B5569 to Bowdon Island carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure.

When are A556 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A556 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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