Part of the M60 in Tameside will shut on two consecutive weekends as National Highways carries out essential improvements to the road. The works, which began in January, involve drainage and carriageway repairs between junctions 23 at Ashton-under-Lyne and 24 at Denton.
Anticlockwise Closures
The anticlockwise carriageway will fully close from 9pm on Friday, July 10, until 6am on Saturday, July 11. It will then reopen with one lane closed throughout Saturday until 9pm. A full closure will resume from 9pm on Saturday, July 11, until 6am on Monday, July 13.
Clockwise Closures
The following weekend, works shift to the clockwise carriageway. It will be fully closed from 9am on Friday, July 17, until 6am on Saturday, July 18. After reopening with one lane closed until 9pm, a full closure will occur from 9pm until 6am on Monday, July 20. Additionally, the anticlockwise carriageway will close from midnight until 6am on Monday, July 6.
Details of the Works
According to a National Highways spokesperson, drainage works finished in May 2026, and the next stage includes resurfacing both carriageways, replacing traffic sensors, bridge joints, and road markings. Most work will take place overnight, requiring lane or full carriageway closures.
The spokesperson added: “Please follow signed diversion routes. These works will create more noise than usual, especially if we need to dry the road surface prior to moving the road markings. We’d like to apologise in advance for any disturbance this may cause you. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys.”
Impact and Advice
Drivers are advised to use signed diversion routes and allow extra travel time. The works are expected to generate increased noise due to road surface drying and marking activities.
