UPDATED: THE driver of a lorry which overturned resulting in the closure of the M56 near Warrington, thankfully escaped uninjured.
The incident happened on the westbound carriageway between J9 for the M6 and J10 (Stretton) at Warrington.
Emergency services including Cheshire Fire & Rescue and North West Motorway Police Group attended at the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers also attended as recovery was arranged.
Thankfully fire crews were not required and the driver of the vehicle escaped uninjured.
All lanes have now been re-opened.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up-to-the-minute information on 0300 123 5000.
Earlier in the day there were delays on the M6 Thelwall viaduct while emergency repairs were carried out to the carriageway.
#StormEunice | The wind has picked up significantly over the last couple of hours. @LymmFS were called to an overturned lorry on M56 west J9-J10 but they were not needed and thankfully the driver was ok.
For closure updates follow @HighwaysNWEST or https://t.co/kDMrHaxIhy pic.twitter.com/N1Uev4vtX1
— Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (@CheshireFire) February 18, 2022
The #M56 in #Cheshire is CLOSED westbound between J9 (for the #M6) and J10 (for #Warrington) due to an overturned lorry.
Emergency services are on scene, and recovery has been arranged. More info including the diversion route details to follow. pic.twitter.com/BsPVpAUR3A
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) February 18, 2022
M6 Thelwall Viaduct Northbound – Update
All lanes are now open following emergency repairs to a bridge expansion joint.
However, the current weather conditions are causing difficult driving conditions resulting in slow traffic across the bridge. pic.twitter.com/slnmKP2luk
— Warrington Borough Council (@WarringtonBC) February 18, 2022
