M56 LIVE: Motorway shut in one direction due to ‘fallen electrical cable’

The M56 motorway has reopened after closing earlier following reports of a 'fallen electrical cable'. A stretch of the motorway was closed westbound between junction 4 and 5, Greater Manchester Police said. Traffic monitoring site, Inrix, has said that heavy traffic is building.

Drivers are urged to find alternative routes.

A diversion is in place, with drivers urged to follow the Solid Square and travel along Simonsway, then use Styal Road to take the A555 and continue to rejoin at J5.

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