M60 Closure: What We Know Amid Flooding on the Motorway
The M60 motorway has been partially closed due to flooding, causing significant disruptions for commuters. Here's an overview of the situation:
- Closure Details: The anticlockwise carriageway is currently shut between junction 17 (Prestwich and Whitefield) and junction 14 (East Lancashire Road).
- Traffic Congestion: Long queues and heavy traffic are reported, with the congestion extending onto the westbound M60.
- Flooding Cause: National Highways confirms that the flooding occurred between junctions 16 and 15, which is unrelated to the planned overnight roadworks. Instead, it was caused by a burst pipe, as stated by United Utilities.
- Road Reopening: Initially, the road was scheduled to reopen at 5 AM, but due to the flooding, it remains closed to traffic.
- Clean-up Efforts: United Utilities is conducting a clean-up operation, and the burst pipe has been isolated. The company apologizes for the inconvenience.
- Driver Advice: National Highways advises drivers to plan for extra travel time due to the morning closure.
- Live Updates: For the latest traffic updates, follow the live coverage on [insert link to the Manchester Evening News article].
Stay tuned for further developments as the clean-up and road reopening progress.
