10 Jan 2019 | 10:51 PM UTC
UK: Manchester Airport (MAN) road partially closed January 10
Authorities close westbound lanes of M56 road by Manchester Airport (MAN) on January 10 following a fatal accident; continued delays expected in coming hours
Event
Police partially closed the M56 carriageway by Manchester Airport (MAN) on the evening (local time) of Thursday, January 10, following a fatal accident. Westbound lanes are closed from the A560 Altrincham Road junction to Airport Spur by MAN, affecting travelers from Manchester and Stockport to MAN and Chester. The accident occurred around 20:10 and as of 22:16 the road remains closed. Continued closures and associated delays, as well as delays in the eastbound lanes, are expected to persist for the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals traveling near Manchester and MAN are advised to monitor local traffic reports, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, and anticipate transportation congestion and disruptions.
