Drivers have been told to expect delays and allow extra time for travel later this month as the M56 will close for an entire weekend.
All lanes will be completely closed between junctions 9 to 5 eastbound (towards Manchester) and junctions 5 to 8 westbound. Highways England made the announcement, citing that the reasons for the closure was to carry out key works, including installing superspan gantries on both sides of the motorway.
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