One lane of M56 westbound closed due to vehicle breakdown

Stretch between junctions 12 and 14 affected while vehicle is recovered

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Frances BarrettEditor

10:55, 12 FEB 2016

Junction 12 of the M56 near Frodsham — Junction 12 of the M56 near Frodsham (Image: Ian Cooper)

A broken-down vehicle is causing disruption for motorists travelling westbound on the M56 this Friday morning (February 12).

One lane of the carriageway is closed between junction 12 for Runcorn and junction 14 for Hapsford while recovery work takes place.

Have you spotted any problems on the roads today? If it's safe and legal, let us know by tweeting @ChesterChron.

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