M56 closed at Manchester Airport due to a police-led incident

The M56 exit for Manchester Airport has reopened after an “ongoing police-led incident” earlier this morning.

The motorway was shut eastbound between J6 and J5. While the motorway reopened, the eastbound exit slip road at J5 remained closed until around 5.30am.

In a statement issued shortly before 4am, Greater Manchester police said: “At around 2.40am this morning (Monday 31 July 2023), officers were called to reports of concern for welfare of a woman on the M56, near the Junction 5 slip road to Manchester Airport Terminal Two.

“There is a scene in place and this part of the motorway is currently closed whilst officers carry out their response. Anyone travelling to Manchester Airport this morning is advised to plan their journey carefully and find an alternative route, avoiding this section of the motorway.”

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