The long-running roadworks to turn a section of the M56 through Manchester and Cheshire into a "smart motorway" have been delayed - and the route will not be complete until 2023. The major road scheme has seen major disruption to motorists from Junction 6 at Hale Barns to Junction 7/8 at the Bowdon interchange for the past two years.
The roadworks have seen regular night-time closures on alternate carriageways of the M56, and 50 mile per hour speed limits throughout the junctions across the day. The scheme was due to be complete by the end of November 2022.
But highways bosses have now confirmed that delays to the programme mean the roadworks will continue into the new year. They are yet to confirm a specific completion date for the full scheme but it is thought to be early 2023.
