A traffic incident on the M56 this morning led to significant delays in the vicinity of Manchester Airport. The westbound exit at Junction 5 for the airport was shut down, and drivers were advised that traffic conditions were not likely to return to normal for several hours.
According to National Highways, the closure of the westbound exit at Junction 5 of the M56 for Manchester Airport was due to a collision. This resulted in delays between Junctions 3 and 5 as traffic was halted while the exit was closed.
The closure of the westbound exit for Manchester Airport on the M56 has now been lifted following the completion of recovery operations, barrier evaluations, and carriageway gritting.
Despite the completion of recovery work and barrier assessments, the westbound exit for Manchester Airport on the M56 at Junction 5 remains closed. Crews are en route to re-grit the carriageway following the earlier collision.
National Highways provided an update stating that the westbound exit at Junction 5 for Manchester Airport on the M56 remains closed due to a collision. Recovery work has been finalized, and the barrier damage has been assessed, with crews dispatched to re-grit the carriageway.
Drivers are currently experiencing delays of around 20 minutes on the westbound M56 between Junctions 3 and 5 due to the ongoing closure of the westbound exit for Manchester Airport.
The M56 westbound exit at Junction 5 for Manchester Airport is closed due to a collision, causing delays of approximately 20 minutes between Junctions 3 and 5. Traffic has begun to move, and delays are anticipated to lessen.
Motorists are cautioned about potential lengthy delays on the M56 between Junctions 5 and 3 near Manchester Airport. National Highways reported delays beginning at 6:30 am, with traffic conditions expected to normalize between 9:30 am and 9:45 am.
A traffic incident on the M56 has resulted in the closure of a lane near Manchester Airport. National Highways confirmed the closure of the westbound exit at Junction 5 of the M56 for Manchester Airport due to a collision, causing delays between Junctions 3 and 5.