All lanes are stopped on the M60 in both directions between junction 17 and junction 18 following a police-led incident on Monday evening (November 9), with delays of up to 50 minutes reported.
Incident Details and Traffic Impact
National Highways reports that traffic is being held between J17 (Prestwich) and J18 (Simister Island) due to an incident led by Greater Manchester Police. Emergency services are on the scene.
According to Inrix, the incident occurred between junction 17 near the A56 Bury New Road (Prestwich / Whitefield) and junction 18 at the M66 J4 (Simister Island). Congestion is stretching back to junction 12 (Eccles Interchange) for clockwise traffic and junction 20 (Higher Blackley) for anti-clockwise traffic.
Emergency Response and Statements
Eyewitnesses report seeing several police cars and ambulance services responding to the incident.
National Highways said: "Traffic is currently being held on the M60 in both directions between J17 (Prestwich) and J18 (Simister Island) due to a Greater Manchester Police led incident. Emergency services are on scene. Delays of up to 50 mins in both directions on the approach to the closure points. More to follow."
Inrix said: "M60 in both directions blocked, long delays due to police incident between J17 A56 Bury New Road (Prestwich / Whitefield) and J18 M66 J4 (Simister Island). Congestion to J12 (Eccles Interchange) for Clockwise and J20 (Higher Blackley) for Anti Clockwise."
This is a live incident, with updates expected to follow.
