Traffic disruptions occurred on the M60 motorway due to a police incident near Ashton-under-Lyne, causing significant delays in both directions. The incident led to the closure of the motorway within Junction 23 and Manchester Road shortly before 3 pm.
The official Manchester City support group alerted commuters via social media about the closure between Junction 23 and Junction 22 anticlockwise on the M60, as well as the closure of Manchester Road in both directions. Travelers heading to the Etihad Stadium were advised to allow extra time for their journey and consider alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays.
According to the National Highways, the M60 has since reopened in both directions after the police-led incident in Ashton-under-Lyne. While the motorway is accessible, travelers are advised to anticipate delays of around 15 minutes in both directions.
Prior to the reopening, a Bee Network spokesperson had cautioned the public to expect delays due to the police incident near Manchester Road in Ashton-under-Lyne, emphasizing the closure of the M60 between Junction 23 and Junction 22 anticlockwise, along with the closure of Manchester Road in both directions.
In summary, the M60 experienced traffic disruptions in both directions as a result of the police incident near Ashton-under-Lyne, prompting commuters to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience.