M60 Traffic Latest Update Today (October 15): Police Incident Closure and Motorway Roadworks Cause Delays – Check Diversions, Reopening Times, Junctions Affected and Traffic Updates

M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: Morning commuters faced disruption on the M60 in Greater Manchester on Thursday, October 15, after a police incident forced authorities to close the motorway at Prestwich and Simister Island. Greater Manchester Police responded to concerns about a woman’s welfare and brought her to safety.

The anticlockwise carriageway has since reopened, but the clockwise side remains closed between Junction 17 and Junction 18, while the A665 Bury Old Road has also faced restrictions. Drivers have been warned to expect delays and check their routes before setting off.

M60 Traffic Today

The M60 experienced major disruption after police closed both carriageways between Junction 17 at Prestwich and Junction 18 at Simister Island.

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Greater Manchester Police led the response, with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways crews attending the scene. Authorities later confirmed that officers had brought the woman involved to safety.

The anticlockwise carriageway has reopened, but the clockwise section remains closed, according to the latest details provided in the incident reports. Motorists travelling through northern Greater Manchester should allow extra time and check for further updates before starting their journeys.

M60 Traffic Today: What Happened?

Police attended the scene after receiving a report expressing concern for a woman’s welfare. The incident led to the closure of the M60 in both directions between Junction 17 and Junction 18.

Emergency services worked at the scene while National Highways managed the motorway closure and traffic disruption. Police subsequently brought the woman to safety, but the incident caused significant problems for drivers during the morning commute.

The A665 Bury Old Road in Whitefield also closed between Walker Avenue and North Circle in connection with the incident.

M60 Crash Today: Casualties & Injuries

The main incident near Prestwich and Simister Island involved a concern for a woman’s welfare rather than a confirmed motorway crash. Police brought the woman to safety, and the reports supplied for this story do not confirm any injuries or fatalities connected with that incident.