Long-term M56 speed restrictions near Manchester Airport are lifted
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA smart motorway upgrade on the M56 near Manchester Airport is now complete, National Highways said. Work was carried out on a four-mile stretch of the motorway between junction six, just south of the airport, and junction eight for the A556.
In March, a fourth lane was implemented though speeds were restricted to 60mph. Now, after testing the technology 'which detects stopped vehicles', the speed limit has been increased to 70mph.
The smart motorway between these junctions will now operate as normal. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Highways bosses said 'motorists who get into difficulty' can use the four new emergency areas created on the stretch of the motorway.
Two are on each carriageway. National Highways said: "Drivers will have a place to stop in an emergency every 1.07 miles on average.
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