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M57 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M57, straight from National Highways.

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0Full closures tonight 0Full closures this weekend
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Is the M57 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:00 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M57 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M57 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00.

Tonight's M57 closures ›

Is the M57 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The M57 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 6 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00 and 4 more.

This weekend's M57 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M57 right now?

Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the M57 at 14:00.

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.

M57 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The M57 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00.

  • Slip road closureSouthboundSince Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00
    Jct 1 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J1 exit slip to Tarbuck Island carriageway closure due to works by Knowsley Council
  • Slip road closureNorthboundSince Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00
    Jct 1 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure due to off network works

M57 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The M57 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 6 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00 and 4 more.

  • Slip road closureSouthboundSince Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00
    Jct 1 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J1 exit slip to Tarbuck Island carriageway closure due to works by Knowsley Council
  • Slip road closureNorthboundSince Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00
    Jct 1 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure due to off network works
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:45 to 06:00
    To A5036 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:45 to 05:00
    Jct 3 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J3 to J3 - carriageway closure for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    To A5036 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    To A5036 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways

M57 roadworks running now

Moderate Southbound 🛑 now
M57 Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J1 exit slip to Tarbuck Island carriageway closure due to works by Knowsley Council
✅ until 05:00 Sun 31 Jan
Moderate Northbound 🛑 now
M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M57 northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure due to off network works
✅ until 06:00 Sun 31 Jan

M57 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    To A5036 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    To A5036 link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M58 both directions M58, M57, A5036, A59 to Switch Island - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 3 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M57 southbound J3 to J3 - carriageway closure for barriers - permanent on behalf of National Highways

❓ M57 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M57 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the M57.

Is the M57 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M57 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00.

Is the M57 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The M57 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 6 lane or slip road closures are planned: Southbound Jct 1 exit slip road closure, since Tue 27 May 05:00, until Sun 31 Jan 05:00; and northbound jct 1 entry slip road closure, since Wed 2 Sep 20:00, until Sun 31 Jan 06:00 and 4 more.

When are M57 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M57 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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