Lengthy delays on M56 due to collapsed drainage cover

By Gary Skentelbery on 30th October 2024 3:00 pm News

UPDATED: LENGTHY delays and eleven miles of congestion were reported on the M56 near Warrington this afternoon following a collapsed drainage cover.

Two of three lanes are closed on M56 eastbound within J12 Runcorn impacting traffic heading to Liverpool Airport.

Two lanes are closed for emergency roadworks due to a collapsed drainage cover.

Highways England is reporting delays of two hours with eleven miles of congestion this afternoon.

All lanes have now re-opened.

UPDATE#M56 eastbound within J12 #Runcorn

LANES CLOSED

2 lanes (of 3) remain closed for emergency roadworks due to a failed drain cover. The works are expected to be completed by mid-afternoon.

Currently causing 2 hour delay from J16 with 11 miles of congestion. pic.twitter.com/kPDAeCOwwB

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) October 30, 2024

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