M56 closed following lorry crash

The M56 motorway remains closed between Junction 12 (Clifton) and Junction 14 (Hapsford) on the Westbound carriageway.

While emergency services working with the Highways Agency have managed to open up Lane 3 past the scene of the incident, congestion remains significant in the area. Motorists, particularly those planning to travel towards Chester or North Wales on the M56, are strongly advised to plan an alternative route or to delay their journey.

The incident was reported at 1015 a.m. on Tuesday 12 August 2014, when a lorry has collided with the barriers running alongside the M56 on the Weaver Viaduct, and come to rest on the embankment below. Emergency services remain at the scene of the collision, and are likely to be there for some time.

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything which will assist the collision investigation. If you can assist, please contact Cheshire Police on the non emergency number 101, quoting incident number 211 of 12/08/2014.

Police would like to take the opportunity to thank those motorists who have been caught up in the congestion, for their patience. If anyone is caught in tailbacks, and is experiencing any welfare issues, police can be contacted on 101 in a non emergency situation, and 999 in the event of an emergency only.