The M57 was closed in both directions for several hours after a man was seen on a bridge over the motorway near junction two at Prescot. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 6.35pm on Sunday, November 15, and traffic was held while officers responded.
Police and emergency services at the scene
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed the force was in attendance, with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Ambulance Service also believed to have been present. Both carriageways of the motorway were closed as a result of the incident.
Arrest and road closures
The incident was resolved, and a spokesperson for Merseyside Police confirmed that a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and causing a public nuisance.
Traffic monitor Inrix reported that Huyton Lane was also shut because of the incident, with the road reopening shortly before 8pm. The incident is reported to have cleared by 8.45pm, and police fully reopened the motorway.
