Resurfacing work on the M56 is causing it to close overnight near Manchester Airport

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Major resurfacing work has begun on the M56 between junctions 5 and 6, bringing overnight closures that will affect travel to Manchester Airport until the end of August.

National Highways carry out this essential maintenance to address worn road sections and improve overall road safety.

The project, which started on June 10, involves the resurfacing of both the eastbound and westbound carriageways, including access roads to junctions 5, 6 and 4.

In addition, the work will replace certain bridge joints and traffic detection loops.

To minimize disruption, works are scheduled between 9pm and 5am on weekdays, with extended hours until 7am on Saturdays.

A significant part of the project includes the full closure of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 7 and 5 for five nights from June 17 to June 22.

During this time, drivers heading to the airport will be diverted onto the M6, M62, M60 and back onto the M56.

Another full closure of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 4 is planned for July 8-10, with diversions on local roads including Runger Lane, Thorley Lane, the A555, Styal Road and Simonsway.

Rob Williams, National Highways project manager, said: “This is important if routine wear and tear works. We aim to be off the road before the summer school holidays start. We are working closely with the airport to ensure they are aware of our timetable and a small number of overnight closures which will mean drivers need a little extra time to get to work or check in for flights .”

Additional access road closures affecting travel to the airport include:

Eastbound exit at junction 5: 28 June. Motorists will need to exit at junction 3a, join the M56 westbound and return at junction 5.
Westbound exit at junction 5: 17 July. Motorists will need to exit at junction 6, join the M56 eastbound and return at junction 5.

Diversion routes will be clearly signposted and travelers are advised to avoid relying on sat navs during the closure. For more information or any questions, contact National Highways at (email protected) or call 0300 123 5000.

Travelers to Manchester Airport should plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

National Highways aims to stick to the schedule, but severe weather conditions can cause last-minute changes.

Closing dates, times and locations

The dates, times and locations of the overnight closures (9pm – 5am, extended until 7am on Saturdays) are listed below.

M56 eastbound junction 6 to 4

• Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June
• Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 July

M56 eastbound junction 6 to 5

• Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June
• Monday 24 to Thursday 27 June
• Thursday 4th and Friday 5th July

M56 eastbound junction 7 to 5

• Monday 17 to Friday 21 June

M56 westbound junction 5 to 6

• Monday 15, Tuesday 16, Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July
• Monday 22 to Friday 26 July
• Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 July
• Sunday 4th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th August

There will also be two access road closures affecting travel to the airport:

• The eastbound exit at junction 5 was closed on Friday 28 June
• The westbound exit ramp at the intersection was closed Wednesday, July 17

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