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A556 Traffic News

A556 Trunk Road · Bowdon (M56 J7) → Knutsford (M6 J19)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:21

A556 traffic at 15:21 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

A556 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 15:21
↑ A556 northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A556 southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
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No live incidents on the A556 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A556 closures tonight and the next 3 days 1

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Northbound A556 Northbound to M56 Eastbound link road closure
    Tonight · 22:00–06:00
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Is the A556 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:21 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A556 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A556 at 15:21.

Is there an incident on the A556 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A556 at 15:21.

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: A556 closures and diversions ›

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: A556 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A556 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A556 since midnight.

A556 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A556 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A556 has 319 recorded collisions at 5 collision hotspots, involving 446 casualties (11 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr M6
164 collisions · 228 casualties · 6 fatal · 20 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Tarporley
55 collisions · 78 casualties · 4 fatal · 17 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Northwich
35 collisions · 52 casualties · 1 fatal · 8 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr M56
45 collisions · 64 casualties · 8 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Winsford
20 collisions · 24 casualties
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A556 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A556 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A556 traffic now, for the whole road from Bowdon (M56 J7) to Knutsford (M6 J19). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A556 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A556 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A556 incidents, A556 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A556 roadworks, A556 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A556 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A556 closed today?

Any A556 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A556 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A556, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A556 right now?

Every live incident on the A556 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A556?

The A556 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A556 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A556 are listed above and at /traffic/a556/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A556?

The A556 connects to: M6, M56.

Where can I get A556 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A556 traffic news page shows A556 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A556 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A556 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A556 northbound and the A556 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

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ℹ️ A556 Road Details

Length
8 miles
From
Bowdon (M56 J7)
To
Knutsford (M6 J19)
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A556 Locations

Bowdon Mere Knutsford

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