Traffic disruptions have occurred on a major motorway in the UK and an adjacent A-road due to police activity. Vehicles are currently at a standstill on the M60 clockwise section between junctions 22 in Failsworth and 23 in Ashton-under-Lyne. Simultaneously, the westbound lanes of A635 Manchester Road are closed as law enforcement officers deal with the situation.
According to a spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police, emergency services are attending to an incident near Manchester Road on the M60 following reports of a welfare concern. As a result, road closures are enforced between Junction 23 and 24 on the motorway.
Although the M60 has been reopened, significant delays persist for motorists on the bustling motorway. National Highways has acknowledged the ongoing congestion but expects it to gradually alleviate, thanking drivers for their patience.
A police-related issue that necessitated the closure of a section of the M60 has now been resolved. National Highways: North-West has confirmed the reopening of the clockwise lanes within J23 (AshtonUnderLyne), cautioning about lingering delays that should start to diminish soon.
Traffic is backed up from junction 23 to junction 21 at Chadderton, with congestion also building up on Broadway towards the M60. Drivers are encountering queues stretching back to Junction 21 at Chadderton on the clockwise M60 carriageway.
The traffic situation around Manchester Road in Ashton is sluggish due to the continued closure on the A-road post the police incident earlier in the day. Additionally, National Highways: North-West reports that traffic diversion is in place via exit and entry slip roads at the junction, resulting in 4 miles of congestion approaching the area.
The closure of the M60 clockwise at junctions 22 and 23 due to a police incident has led to traffic being diverted off the motorway, causing queues to form near the scene. Inrix traffic monitoring service notes partial closure of A635 Manchester Road as well.
Concerning the incident, Greater Manchester Police is actively responding to ensure the welfare of an individual in question. Road closures are currently operational between Junction 23 and 24 on the M60 as the situation is managed by emergency services.
Inrix traffic monitoring service has reported a temporary halt in traffic flow due to a police incident on the M60 clockwise from J22 A62 Manchester Road (Failsworth) to J23 A6140 Moss Way (Ashton Under Lyne), with all traffic stopped around 11:50 and the westbound A635 Manchester Road blocked.