A traffic accident occurred this morning on the M56 near Manchester Airport, leading to significant delays for commuters. The westbound exit at Junction 5 for the airport had to be shut down, with drivers advised that it may take several hours for traffic conditions to return to normal.
National Highways released a statement confirming the closure of the M56 J5 westbound exit due to the collision. Delays were reported between J3 and J5 as traffic had to be halted while the exit ramp was closed.
Recovery operations have been completed, and assessments have been made regarding barrier damage and carriageway conditions. Despite this, the westbound exit for Manchester Airport remains closed.
National Highways updated their statement, alerting commuters that the westbound exit at Junction 5 for Manchester Airport is still closed following the accident. Crews are on their way to re-grit the carriageway in preparation for reopening.
Drivers should expect delays of about 20 minutes on the M56 westbound between Junctions 3 and 5. Normal traffic flow is anticipated to resume soon, as efforts are being made to clear the affected area.
A traffic incident on the M56 has necessitated the closure of a lane near Manchester Airport, causing disruptions for travelers. National Highways confirmed the closure of the westbound exit at Junction 5 for the airport due to the collision and advised drivers to plan for delays.