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M56 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M56, straight from National Highways.

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1Full closures tonight 2Full closures this weekend
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Is the M56 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M56 closed tonight?

Yes. The M56 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound jct 7 to 6 carriageway closure, 22:00 to 06:00. Plus 3 lane or slip road closures.

Tonight's M56 closures ›

Is the M56 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M56 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sat 22:00 to 05:00; and Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sun 22:00 to 05:00. Plus 8 lane or slip road closures.

This weekend's M56 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M56 right now?

Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the M56 at 13:59.

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.

M56 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The M56 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound jct 7 to 6 carriageway closure, 22:00 to 06:00. Plus 3 lane or slip road closures.

  • Full closureEastbound22:00 to 06:00
    Jct 7 to 6 carriageway 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
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    To M53 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
  • Slip road closureEastbound22:00 to 06:00
    Jct 7 entry slip 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
  • Slip road closureEastbound22:00 to 06:00
    Jct 6 exit slip 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

M56 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The M56 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sat 22:00 to 05:00; and Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sun 22:00 to 05:00. Plus 8 lane or slip road closures.

  • Full closureWestboundSat 7 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    To M53 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
  • Slip road closureWestboundSat 7 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 2 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound Jct 2 to Jct 3 - carriageway closure for inspection/survey on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSat 7 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    Jct 8 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSat 7 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    To M6 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 2 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound Jct 2 to Jct 3 - carriageway closure for inspection/survey on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    Jct 8 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
    To M6 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions jct 6 to 7 - lane closure and slip road closures for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestboundSun 8 Nov, 22:00 to 06:00
    To M53 Southbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound Jct 14 to Jct 15 - carriageway closure for signs - maintenance on behalf of National Highways

M56 roadworks running now

Minor Eastbound
The M56 eastbound between junctions J15 and J14
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:00 on 3 November 2026
Minor Westbound
The M56 westbound between junctions J12 and J14
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:00 on 3 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J7 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound between junctions J9 and J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

M56 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 4 closures

  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    To M53 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
  • Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions Jct 4 to Jct 6 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 10 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 eastbound J11 to J10 - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 4 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 westbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 - carriageway closure for inspection/survey on behalf of National Highways

Thursday 5 Nov night · 4 closures

  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    To M53 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M53 both directions J7 to J9 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal
  • Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions Jct 4 to Jct 6 - carriageway closure for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
    To M6 Northbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J6 to J10 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance
  • Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
    To M6 Southbound link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M56 both directions J6 to J10 - carriageway closure for structure - maintenance

❓ M56 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M56 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the M56.

Is the M56 closed tonight?

Yes. The M56 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound jct 7 to 6 carriageway closure, 22:00 to 06:00. Plus 3 lane or slip road closures.

Is the M56 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M56 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sat 22:00 to 05:00; and Westbound Jct 7 to 9 carriageway closure, Sun 22:00 to 05:00. Plus 8 lane or slip road closures.

When are M56 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M56 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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