A significant portion of the M60 motorway was shut down this morning due to a police incident, causing delays for drivers during rush hour. The closure affected both directions between junction 6, Sale, and junction 8, Carrington. Greater Manchester Police reported that they were responding to a “concern for welfare incident.”
Following the incident, a man was safely removed from the area by authorities and is now under medical care. The motorway has since reopened between junctions 6 and 8. The Bee Network reported that some bus services experienced an average delay of 40 minutes due to the closure.
Drivers should anticipate delays of at least one hour in the vicinity of junctions 6 and 8. The closure, initiated by a police-led incident related to a welfare concern, is expected to clear up soon with the motorway operational again.
The National Highways confirmed that the M60 has reopened in both directions but cautioned that delays of at least one hour are still present and should gradually improve. Bus services in Trafford are facing delays of approximately 15-20 minutes as a result of the M60 closure.
The Bee Network listed several bus services impacted by the closure and advised that delays are likely to persist until 11 am. Greater Manchester Police continue to be present at the scene, responding to the ongoing welfare incident on the M60.
National Highways stated that due to the nature of the incident, they cannot provide an estimated time for full reopening, and current delays exceed two hours. Commuters are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative routes. Traffic congestion is particularly heavy around junctions 6 and 8 in Manchester.
Delays on the M60 have reached up to 20 minutes for bus services in Trafford after this morning’s closure. National Highways previously recommended travelers to plan their journeys in advance and expect delays. Traffic congestion has extended back to junction 25 in one direction and junction 12 in the opposite direction.
Drivers are prompted to follow diversion routes and signs provided by authorities. The closure has caused severe delays, with queues stretching back several junctions in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. Greater Manchester Police are actively managing the incident on the M60, resulting in significant delays for motorists.