Drivers are being warned as part of the M56 will be closed this weekend.
National Highways confirmed the closure of the M56 westbound near Runcorn will be taking place this weekend. The closure is needed as part of National Highways’ £23m project to replace the A533 Expressway bridge over the motorway, a spokesperson said.
The M56 will be closed between junctions 11 (Preston Brook) and 12 (Clifton Roundabout/Rocksavage Interchange) to install new safety barriers in preparation for the new bridge. The A533 Expressway will remain open during this weekend's westbound motorway closure.
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The westbound carriageway will be closed from 9pm on Friday, October 7 until 6am on Monday, October 10. Clearly signed diversions making use of the local A558 and A533 roads will be in place and fully signposted.
Drivers are advised to check traffic conditions before setting out on journeys. Live traffic information is always available at www.trafficengland.com or from National Highways’ 24-7 customer contact centre at 0300 123 5000. Updates will also be posted to @HighwaysNWest – National Highways’ regional Twitter feed.
The new bridge will be lifted into position during the last weekend of the month which will require a further weekend closure of both the westbound and eastbound carriageways as well as the existing A533 Expressway bridge.
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