M60 Traffic Held After Lorry Breakdown Near Junction 16
M60 Traffic Held After Lorry Breakdown Near Junction 16

All traffic is currently being held on the anticlockwise side of the M60 motorway near junction 16 for Pendlebury, following a broken down lorry. The incident is causing significant delays, with queues building up to junction 15 for the Swinton Interchange.

Traffic Alert Details

According to traffic alert service Inrix, all traffic has been stopped on the anticlockwise carriageway between junction 16 (Pendlebury) and junction 15 (Swinton Interchange). Motorway cameras show long queues forming as drivers wait for the obstruction to be cleared.

Impact on Commuters

Delays are building up rapidly, affecting morning commuters on this busy stretch of the M60. There is currently no estimated time for when traffic will resume, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.

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