M56 Traffic Disruptions: Emergency Repairs Cause Severe Delays
Commuters are experiencing significant delays on the M56 this morning due to urgent repairs following a diesel spillage caused by an overturned lorry last night. The incident has led to the closure of two lanes on the westbound carriageway between J12 Runcorn and J14 Chester Services, resulting in delays of up to two hours, according to National Highways.
The road authority's statement reads: "Lanes 1 & 2 (of 3) are closed on the M56 west between J12 (Runcorn) & J14 (Elton) for emergency works following an incident involving an overturned lorry last night. The lanes remain closed to treat a diesel spillage."
Traffic monitoring system Inrix confirms the severity of the situation, stating: "Severe delays and two lanes closed due to emergency repairs on M56 Westbound from J12 A557 (Runcorn) to J14 A5117 (Chester Services / Helsby). Congestion is reported to J11 (Preston Brook) A553 Central Expressway."
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