Long delays on M56 after vehicle catches fire

Two of three lanes were closed westbound close to junction 12 at Runcorn at around 8am.

And the queues went back seven miles to beyond junction 11 at Daresbury at their peak.

All lanes have now been reopened although some delays remain in the area.

There are also long delays in the opposite direction as well.

Lane 1 (of 3) remains closed on the #M56 westbound between J12 (#Runcorn) and J14 (#Elton) due to a vehicle fire.

Traffic is passing the scene in lanes 2 and 3.

There is currently approx. 7 miles congestion on approach, causing delays of 90 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/ZhDVWPo8An

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) October 9, 2023