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What happened

The M56 westbound between junctions J1 and J5

RoadM56
SeveritySevere
StatusCleared
DirectionWestbound
Started18:03, 17 Oct 2026
Cleared05:52, 18 Oct 2026
Lasted11h 49m

Incident timeline

  1. First report

    The M56 westbound between junctions J2 and J5

  2. Update

    The M56 westbound between junctions J2 and J5

  3. Update

    The M56 westbound between junctions J1 and J5

  4. Update

    The M56 westbound entry slip at junction J1

  5. Final update

    The M56 westbound between junctions J1 and J5

Wording from National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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