Traffic congestion on the M60 motorway experienced significant delays in both directions due to a “police incident” during a major Manchester derby alert. The motorway was closed to traffic in both directions near Junction 23 in Ashton-under-Lyne, with Manchester Road also shut down following the incident that occurred around 3 pm.
The official Manchester City support group posted on social media about the closure on the M60 between Junctions 23 and 22 anticlockwise near Manchester Road in Ashton under Lyne. Additionally, Manchester Road was closed in both directions, prompting advice for those heading to the Etihad Stadium to allocate extra travel time and consider alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays.
The National Highways confirmed the reopening of the M60 in both directions, stating that the motorway is now accessible within Junction 23 Ashton-under-Lyne after a police-led incident by Greater Manchester Police. However, travelers were advised to anticipate 15-minute delays in both directions and plan their journeys accordingly.
Earlier, a Bee Network spokesperson had cautioned the public about potential delays due to the police incident at M60 Junction 23 near Manchester Road in Ashton under Lyne, resulting in closures on the M60 between Junctions 23 and 22 anticlockwise as well as the shutdown of Manchester Road in both directions. Commuters heading to the Etihad Stadium were urged to allow extra time for travel and explore alternate routes to circumvent extended delays.
The M60 experienced traffic disruptions in both directions following the “police incident.” Stay informed with email updates on the day’s top stories.