A multi-vehicle crash on the M60 near Stockport caused significant disruption during Tuesday morning's rush hour, with delays of up to 90 minutes reported. The incident occurred between junctions J27 and J1, leading to the closure of several lanes just before the morning peak.
National Highways issued a warning at around 7am, stating that delays of approximately one and a half hours were expected. The agency advised that the scene was anticipated to be cleared between 8.30am and 8.45am, with normal traffic conditions forecast to return by 9.15am to 9.30am on 6 May 2025.
In an update at 7.47am, National Highways confirmed that the scene had been cleared, but long delays persisted. The agency noted that there were still 60-minute delays, which were expected to ease gradually. Heavy traffic continued through the rush hour despite the clearance, with live traffic maps showing congestion into the morning.
Multiple emergency services vehicles were observed at the accident scene. The M60, also known as the Manchester Outer Ring Road, is one of the busiest motorways in northern England, with the section near Stockport used by over 125,000 drivers daily. Elsewhere on the network, delays were also reported on the M60 anticlockwise at Junction 15 and on the M6 Southbound near Warrington.
