Diversion:

Northbound - Exit at J1 and follow the route marked on road signs with a solid diamond symbol. Turn right onto the A56 northbound (Manchester Road). At the A56 T-junction turn left onto the A56 westbound. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit to join the A56 northbound

Southbound - Exit at the Bent Gate junction (A681) and follow the route marked on road signs with a hollow circle symbol. At the roundabout with the A680 take the third exit and head south on the A680. At the next roundabout take the second exit on to the B6527. Remain on this road to join the A680 southbound. At Edenfield join the A56 southbound and continue on this road south to join the M66 at J1.

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