DRIVERS planning to travel on the M56 early next week are urged to allow more time for their journeys as important maintenance work is due to be carried out.

National Highways will be installing a lighting column and carrying out drainage surveys on the M56 between junctions 6 (Hale Four Seasons) and 7 (Bowdon) near Manchester Airport.

To keep drivers and the workforce safe, overnight lane closures will be in place in both directions on the M56 between junctions 6 and 7 on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21.

Closures will be in place as follows:

Date

Eastbound

Westbound

20 May

Junctions 7 – 6:  Lanes 1, 2 and 3 closed

Junction 6 entry slip Closed

Junctions 6 – 7: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 closed

21 May

Junctions 7 – 6: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 closed

Junction 6 entry and exit slips closed

Junctions 6 – 7: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 closed

 

The closures will affect three lanes in both directions, with the carriageways fully closed on some sections of the route. The closures will be implemented on both nights between 10pm and 5am the next morning.

National Highways project manager Sajjad Ali said: “We’re carrying out the work when traffic levels are at their lightest to minimise disruption.

"However, if you are planning to travel in this area on those nights, it’s important to plan ahead and allow more time to get to your destinations.

“When full carriageway closures are in place, please follow the clearly signed diversions – and don’t rely on your satnavs. We would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience while we complete this work.”

All work is subject to weather and may be rescheduled in poor conditions. Any further updates will be shared on the National Highways – North West web page and via our X (Twitter) feed, @HighwaysNWEST.