THERE were lengthy traffic delays on the M56 near Warrington following a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian as thousands of music fans descended on Daresbury for the Creamfields Festival.
A collision took place on the slip road of the M56 westbound at around 1 pm involving a pedestrian and a car, adding to increasing traffic congestion caused by festival goers.
Congestion tailed back more than six miles at one point, although the slip road has since re-opened.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “Officers were called to the slip road of the M56 westbound at junction 11 at around 1 pm today, Thursday, August 25, following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
“The pedestrian, a man aged in his 20s, has sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
“If attending Creamfields, drivers are asked to continue on to junction 12.
“Drivers are being urged to remain inside their vehicles if trapped in traffic.”
If you're heading @Creamfields please be aware, a serious collision has closed the #M56 J11 westbound exit slip road. There are long delays within the area. Approx. 6 miles of congestion on the #M56 westbound, delays of 40 minutes above normal travel times.
Please plan ahead. pic.twitter.com/RxggxiNBGP
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) August 25, 2022
M56 junction 11 on westbound carriageway has now been re-opened thank you for your patience
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 25, 2022
#Creamfields2022 | Expect delays: The roads in Daresbury & the surrounding areas could be very busy today as people head to the @Creamfields site. Allow plenty of time for your journey, be patient, or find a alternative route. Diversions will be in place, please follow the signs! pic.twitter.com/aea78l7LHR
— Cheshire Police (@cheshirepolice) August 25, 2022
Welcome to cinch presents Creamfields North 2022! The gates are open, LETS GOOOO🔥 #cinchxCreamfields #CreamfieldsNorth pic.twitter.com/3uH08sE1Gg
— Creamfields (@Creamfields) August 25, 2022
