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Northbound M53 Roadworks and Delays

  • M53 northbound within J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 October 2025 to 06:00 on 23 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 October 2025 to 06:00 on 24 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:39 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J11 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J12 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • M53 northbound between J11 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J10 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • M53 northbound between J5 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:00 on 20 October 2025 to 15:00 on 20 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:13:11 GMT
  • M53 northbound between J10 and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 October 2025 to 05:00 on 18 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J10 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound at junction J10 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 12:00 on 31 December 2025.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J2 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J4 and J2 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:00 on 23 September 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J3 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J3 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J2 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J2 | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J4 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 northbound between J5 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J4 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J10 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 October 2025 to 05:00 on 15 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J12 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 October 2025 to 05:00 on 15 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • link road from M56 westbound J15 to M53 northbound J11 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 October 2025 to 05:00 on 15 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J10 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound between junctions J12 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 October 2025 to 05:00 on 15 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 northbound within J12 | Northbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 northbound at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 October 2025 to 05:00 on 17 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT

Southbound M53 Roadworks and Delays

  • M53 southbound between J5 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:41 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:41 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:41 GMT
  • M53 J5 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2025 to 06:00 on 21 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 October 2025 to 06:00 on 22 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2025 to 06:00 on 21 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 J4 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 October 2025 to 06:00 on 23 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 October 2025 to 06:00 on 23 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:40 GMT
  • M53 J5 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2025 to 06:00 on 21 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:39 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J5 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2025 to 06:00 on 21 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:39 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 October 2025 to 06:00 on 21 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:19:39 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J10 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • M53 J10 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J9 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:42 GMT
  • link road from M56 westbound J15 to M53 southbound J11 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:41 GMT
  • M53 J12 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 13 October 2025 to 05:00 on 14 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:38:34 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:00 on 20 October 2025 to 15:00 on 20 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:13:10 GMT
  • M53 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:00 on 23 September 2025 to 06:00 on 25 October 2025.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J3 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 October 2025 to 25 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J3 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 October 2025 to 25 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J2 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 October 2025 to 25 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 23 October 2025 to 25 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J4 and J5 | Southbound | Road Works | Wirral District
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 October 2025 to 06:00 on 24 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
    Wirral District Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J11 and J12 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 October 2025 to 05:00 on 15 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound at junction J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 October 2025 to 05:00 on 16 October 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 October 2025 to 05:00 on 16 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound within J12 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 October 2025 to 05:00 on 17 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT
  • M53 southbound between J9 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works | Cheshire West and Chester
    Location : The M53 southbound between junctions J8 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 October 2025 to 05:00 on 18 October 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
    Cheshire West and Chester Live Traffic News
    Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:37:04 GMT

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13 thoughts on “M53 Traffic News”

  1. Kenny

    Why can’t they close the m53 northbound by Clatterbridge junction at 22h30? Some of us work until 10pm and then we must drive 20 mph all
    The way home and get home late after a tiring day at the warehouse ! All no warning only 1 Mike from the closure

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  4. Dave

    They keep closing the slip roads like junction 3 of a night, but nothing ever changes. How many times do they have to revisit. Feels like make work.
    And there is never any advance warning so you can plan a better route. Last night at junction 8 they diverted trucks down narrow lanes.
    Time to stop or at least ensure 1 lane is kept open. These diversions add large amounts of time to my journey.

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  5. Jay

    M53 at Appleton thorn heading Manchester bound is at a standstill. Major incident. Zero movement for over an hour and looks like several more before it’s starts

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    1. Adam Jeffryes

      M53 between 4 and 2 northbound. Traffic crawling all 3 lanes due to an accident. Police & fire brigade on scene. Traffic is moving at a very very slow pace.

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  8. Alex

    M53 closed heading west from J11 (at 10pm Sat 15th May 2021) – no warning, just narrows to 1 lane, then sweeps you off onto the M56 without explanation or option to exit in advance unless you have pyschic powers. I found myself headed to Manchester when I was only a minute away from Chester and with no diversions marked, had to troop around to find my way home via back roads.

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  11. Lynda

    Something in the right lane on the M53 southbound between junctions 4-5, looks like it has fallen off the back of a vehicle

    Reply

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