Transport and Logistics Network
The M56 in Greater Manchester is blocked due to a ‘police incident’ on Sunday morning (February 23). Traffic is stopped in both directions.
The incident was first reported at around 3am It is expected the motorway will close as a result.
A National Hig…
THE M56 in Cheshire is closed westbound between J6 (Manchester Airport) and J7 (Bowdon) due flooding which has covered all lanes of the carriageway.
National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene.
Contractors have been working throughout the morning t…
The M56 motorway remains closed to traffic near Manchester Airport due to flooding on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1). The westbound carriageway is shut due to flooding between Junction 6 and Junction 8.
The closure was first reported at around 2…
National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene.Contractors will be attending and working throughout the morning to clear the flooding but this is expected to take some time due to the volume of water.
Diversion Route Road users[1] are advised to foll…
Police remain on scene. National Highways are also on in attendance to assist with traffic management.
All traffic caught up within the closure has been released.
Vehicle recovery is currently underway.
Diversion Route Road users are advised to follow …