M62 Crash Causes Severe Delays and Traffic Queues Near Manchester

A crash on the M62 westbound between junctions 12 and 11 near Manchester has caused severe delays, with three lanes closed and traffic moving at 5 mph.

Brit Brief 16/07/2026 11:06

M62 Crash Causes Severe Delays and Traffic Queues Near Manchester — M62 Crash Causes Severe Delays Near Manchester

Crash on M62 Westbound Causes Major Delays

Drivers on the M62 are facing huge queues following a crash on the westbound carriageway between junction 12 (Eccles Interchange) and junction 11 (Birchwood). Traffic was briefly held at a standstill, and three lanes remain closed as of 12:20 on July 16, 2026.

The AA Roadwatch reports severe delays of 16 minutes near the M60 (Eccles Interchange), with average speeds dropping to just 5 mph and long queues building up.

Impact on Surrounding Roads

Further queues are reported on the M60, with increasing delays of 15 minutes on the southbound side of the Manchester Outer Ring Road. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.

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