CONGESTION is building and one lane has closed on the M56 in Runcorn following a crash.

Lane one of three is closed on the eastbound carriageway after a collision which took place at junction 12, Runcorn this afternoon, Tuesday.

Queueing traffic is being reported on the approach.

And congestion is building up to junction 14, Chester Services.

The entry slip road on the motorway is also closed currently.