PART of a major motorway has shut in both directions due to a police incident, leading to long delays.
The M60 has closed around Manchester between Junction 10 for Trafford Park and Junction 9 for Urmston due to a “Greater Manchester Police led incident.”
National Highways said in a post on X: “Emergency services including Greater Manchester Police are in attendance.
“National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management.”
Diversion routes have been put in place for motorists this evening.
M60 diversion routes
Road users travelling anti-clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs:
- Exit the M60 anti-clockwise at J10
- At the M60 J10/B5214 Redclyffe Circle roundabout, take the third exit onto the B5214 southbound
- At the B5214/B5158 Davyhulme Circle roundabout, take the first onto the B5158 eastbound
- At the B5158/M60 J9 Lostock Circle roundabout, take the fourth exit and re-join the M60 anti-clockwise
Road users travelling clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs:
- Leave the M60 clockwise at J9
- At the M60 J9/B5158 Lostock Circle roundabout, take the first exit onto the B5158 westbound
- At the B5158/B5214 Davyhulme Circle roundabout, take the third exit onto the B5214 northbound
- At the B5214/M60 J10 Redclyffe Circle roundabout, take the first exit and re-join M60 clockwise
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