A stretch of the M60 has been has reopened following a 'police led incident'. The motorway was shut in both directions between junction 10 for Trafford Park, and junction 9 for Urmston.

It was is due to what National Highways described as a 'Greater Manchester Police led incident.' The motorway reopened at around 11.15pm.

No further details have been disclosed.

GMP has been contacted for comment.

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Simon Coyle

Police and National Highways in attendance

Emergency services including Greater Manchester Police are in attendance.

National Highways Traffic Officers are also in attendance assisting with traffic management.

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Simon Coyle

M60 remains closed

The M60 remains closed in both directions due to a 'police incident'.

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Chris Slater

Diversion

Drivers travelling anti-clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Diamond diversion symbol on road signs and:

  • Exit the M60 anti-clockwise at J10.
  • At the M60 J10/B5214 Redclyffe Circle roundabout, take the third exit onto the B5214 southbound.
  • At the B5214/B5158 Davyhulme Circle roundabout, take the first onto the B5158 eastbound.
  • At the B5158/M60 J9 Lostock Circle roundabout, take the fourth exit and re-join the M60 anti-clockwise.

Drivers travelling clockwise are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs and:

  • Leave the M60 clockwise at J9.
  • At the M60 J9/B5158 Lostock Circle roundabout, take the first exit onto the B5158 westbound.
  • At the B5158/B5214 Davyhulme Circle roundabout, take the third exit onto the B5214 northbound.
  • At the B5214/M60 J10 Redclyffe Circle roundabout, take the first exit and re-join M60 clockwise.

National Highways say

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time.

Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

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Chris Slater

Details of closure

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