Live traffic for Cheshire: collisions, queues, closures and roadworks on the M56, M6, M53, M62 and A556, from National Highways and drivers' own reports, checked every few minutes. Cheshire here means Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington - the line on the map follows that boundary.
Tolls, charges and local schemes that catch drivers out.
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Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee Bridge tolls
Both Runcorn–Widnes bridges are tolled with no booths. Pay online by midnight the day after crossing or you will get a Penalty Charge Notice. Eligible Halton residents can register for unlimited trips for a £12 yearly fee.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE M6 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J21 AND J20near Lymmmostly queues12incidents
2THE M6 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J20 AND J21near Lymmmostly queues10incidents
3THE M56 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J12 AND J14near Frodshammostly queues4incidents
4THE M56 EASTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J15 AND J14near Ellesmere Portmostly queues3incidents
5THE A550 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A540 AND A41near Ellesmere Portmostly queues3incidents
Most incidents in Cheshire started between 06:00 and 09:00 UK TIME (56% of them).
Main roads in Cheshire
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
No incidents are being reported on Cheshire's motorways and major A-roads right now (checked 12:50).
Are any roads closed in Cheshire?
No roads are fully closed in Cheshire right now. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Cheshire?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Cheshire at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Cheshire here means Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton and Warrington.
On a motorway? If you can, get onto the hard shoulder or into an emergency area, leave by the left-hand doors and wait behind the barrier. Stuck in a live lane: stay in the car with your seatbelt on and hazard lights on, and call 999.
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