The westbound carriageway of the M56 motorway is closed between Junction 6 and Junction 8 near Manchester Airport due to heavy flooding caused by torrential rain. The road closure, first reported around 2am on January 1st, remains in effect as of 6.30pm. National Highways teams are working to clear the flooding, but it is expected to take some time. A diversion route is in place.
The M56 motorway is still closed to traffic near Manchester Airport after heavy rain caused flooding on Wednesday, January 1. The westbound carriageway is closed because of flooding between Junction 6 and Junction 8.
A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M56 in Cheshire is closed westbound between J6 and J8 due flooding which has covered all lanes of the carriageway. National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene. Our contractors have attended and are clearing the flooding, but this is expected to take some time due to the volume of water."
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