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M53 Northbound Traffic

M53 Motorway · Northbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
M53 NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
M53 NORTHBOUND J10 TO 7CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 15:19

M53 northbound traffic at 15:19 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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No live incidents on the M53 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 M53 northbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 7

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

  • Full closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 10 to 7 Carriageway Closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 10 entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 9 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 9 entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 8 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 8 entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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  • Partial closure
    Northbound M53 Northbound Jct 7 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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Is the M53 northbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:19 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M53 northbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M53 northbound at 15:19.

Is there an incident on the M53 northbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M53 northbound at 15:19.

Is the M53 northbound closed tonight?

Yes. The M53 northbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Jct 10 to 7 Carriageway Closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 6 lane or slip road closures.

Tonight: M53 closures and diversions ›

Is the M53 northbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M53 northbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Jct 10 to 7 Carriageway Closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 6 lane or slip road closures.

This weekend: M53 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M53 northbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M53 northbound since midnight.

M53 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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ℹ️ About M53 northbound traffic

This page tracks live M53 traffic northbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See M53 southbound traffic. The full M53 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M53 videos and tonight's M53 roadworks.

❓ M53 Northbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M53 northbound closed today?

No — as of 15:19 National Highways list no full closure on the M53 northbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the M53 northbound today?

None reported at 15:19 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the M53 northbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:19 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the M53 northbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the M53 slow northbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow northbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the M53 northbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the M53 northbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M53 roadworks page.

Where can I check live M53 traffic northbound?

Right here — this page is live M53 traffic for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M53 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M53 does this page cover?

The whole northbound carriageway, end to end — the M53 runs between Chester and Wallasey (A554). The southbound side has its own page.

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