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Live M56 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:17 (2:17am) Thu 22 Oct 2026

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The M56 junctions in order, from J1 to J15. Each page shows the roads and places the junction serves, the distance to the junctions either side, how many injury collisions were recorded close to it in 2024 and 2025, and a live speed strip for the stretch around it.

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Latest accident or incident on the M56

The most recent accident or incident on the M56 that we are aware of.

Good news - no accidents or incidents currently reported on the M56.

Latest active roadworks on the M56

Roadworks live on the M56 right now.

  • M56 Westbound Jct 9 exit slip road hardshoulder closure

    Active nowUpdateNorthbound Slip road closed
    Time now: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 02:17 (2:17am)

    01:36 (1:36am)22 Oct 2026reported 41 min ago

    Location
    link road from M56 J9 westbound to M6 J20 northbound/A50
    Direction
    Northbound
    Lanes closed
    Slip road closed
    Reason
    Repair work
    Schedule
    02:21 (2:21am) Tue 20 Oct 2026 → 23:00 (11pm) Fri 23 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~44h 42m HA planned end: 23:00 (11pm) Fri 23 Oct 2026

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    Latest planned roadworks on the M56

    The next planned roadworks scheduled on the M56.

  • M56 Westbound Jct 9 exit slip road hardshoulder closure

    PlannedUpdateNorthbound Slip road closed
    Time now: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 02:17 (2:17am)

    01:36 (1:36am)22 Oct 2026reported 41 min ago

    Location
    link road from M56 J9 westbound to M6 J20 northbound/A50
    Direction
    Northbound
    Lanes closed
    Slip road closed
    Reason
    Repair work
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Tue 20 Oct 2026 → 23:00 (11pm) Fri 23 Oct 2026

    Forecast - not confirmed

    🚧HA scheduled: 06:00 (6am) Tue 20 Oct 2026 → 23:00 (11pm) Fri 23 Oct 2026 underway until 23:00 (11pm) Fri 23 Oct 2026

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    Updated 02:17 (2:17am) Thu 22 Oct 2026

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