A vehicle fire on the M56 has led to lane closures and long delays on Thursday, June 25. Heavy queues are reported on the westbound carriageway between junction 11 at A56 Chester Road (Preston Brook) and junction 12 at A557 (Runcorn).
Incident Timeline and Lane Closures
The incident was first reported around 10:15 AM, according to the AA Roadwatch. Online traffic monitoring service INRIX reported that all three lanes on the westbound carriageway were briefly shut down. Lane three has since been reopened, while lanes one and two remain closed.
Impact on Traffic
The AA reports severe delays of 49 minutes, with delays increasing on the M56 westbound between junction 10 at A49 Tarporley Road (Stretton) and junction 12 at A557 (Runcorn). Average speeds have dropped to 5 MPH.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible or expect significant delays. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
