M56

M56 Overhead Signs Now

The messages showing on the M56 overhead signs right now, as National Highways reports them. Signs often warn of something further ahead, so the message and where the sign stands are both shown.

4 overhead message signs on the M56 are showing right now.

Checked 02:17 (2:17am) Thu 22 Oct 2026 Each message shows when National Highways last set it, and how long ago.

Two kinds of traffic information. This page shows what the overhead message signs on the M56 are displaying. Our latest traffic news shows National Highways’ incident and roadworks reports. Each can carry something the other does not, so we show both and label which is which - check both before you travel.

3 messages on this page

M56 Westbound Message Signs (J5 → J9)

In junction order, in the direction of travel.

J7 4 MINS J9 9 MINS

Journey timeWestboundBetween J5 & J62 signs here

01:33 (1:33am)22 Oct 2026set 43 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:17 (2:17am)

J7 4 MINS
J9 9 MINS

Overhead Message

WhereM56 westbound, at J5 · on 2 signs

We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.

J9 10 MINS

Journey timeWestboundBetween J6 & J7

00:56 (12:56am)22 Oct 2026set 1 hr ago✓ Checked by us 02:17 (2:17am)

J9 10 MINS

Overhead Message

WhereM56 westbound, at J6 · on 1 sign

WORKFORCE IN ROAD - SLOW

WarningWestboundLink road at J9

01:53 (1:53am)22 Oct 2026set 23 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:17 (2:17am)

WORKFORCE IN
ROAD - SLOW

Overhead Message

WhereM56 westbound, at J9 · on 1 sign

Source: National Highways’ overhead message signs, as at 02:17 (2:17am) Thu 22 Oct 2026. This page shows the messages on the M56. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.