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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M602:

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M602 INFORMATION

Motorway Information

Motorway
M602
Description
Linking the M62 at Winton to Salford, just west of the centre of Manchester.
Counties
Greater Manchester
Length
Constructed 1971–1982 
Existed Since
Major junctions 
Completed
Eccles 
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      M602 West J2

      Roadworks

      On the M602 westbound entry slip at junction J2 (Eccles) , minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 5 am, from 20 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:04

      M602 Traffic West J1-J2

      Roadworks

      On the M602 westbound between junctions J2 (Eccles) and J1 (M60/M62), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, between 8 pm and 5 am, from 20 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:04

      Traffic M56 West J9-J12

      Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delay

      On the M56 westbound between junctions J9 (Preston) and J12 (Runcorn), there are currently delays of 30 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:15 pm.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M56

      M58 Traffic East J5

      No Delay

      On the M58 eastbound between junction J5 (Skelmersdale) and the junction with the M6, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 9 pm on 24 May 2013 to 5 am on 25 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M58

      Traffic M58 West J5-J6

      No Delay

      On the M58 westbound between junctions J6 (M6) and J5 (Skelmersdale), minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 9 pm on 24 May 2013 to 5 am on 25 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M58

      M6 South J18-J19

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M6 southbound between junctions J19 (Northwich) and J18 (Holmes Chapel), there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:15 pm.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M6

      M6 North J28-J31

      Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delay

      On the M6 northbound between junctions J28 (Leyland) and J31 (Preston), there are currently delays of 15 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:15 pm.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M6

      Traffic M60 North J25

      Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

      The M60 anti-clockwise entry slip at junction J25 (Bredbury) will be closed , due to barrier repairs, between 9 pm and 5 am, from 28 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:04

      Traffic M60

      M60 North J27

      Resurfacing

      The M60 anti-clockwise exit slip at junction J27 (Stockport) will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, from 10 pm on 31 May 2013 to 5 am on 1 June 2013.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:04

      Traffic M60

      M61 North J9

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M61 northbound between junction J9 and the M6, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:15 pm.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M61

      Traffic M61 North J9

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M61 northbound between the M60 and J9, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 12:30 pm.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M61

      M62 West J10

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M62 westbound exit slip at junction J10 (M6) , there are currently delays of 10 mins due to an accident closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 11:45 am.

      Reported: 25/05/2013 11:40:03

      Traffic M62

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      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Saturday) in Manchester will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 50°f and a nighttime temperature of 35°f (10°c/2°c). Wind will be coming in from the NNE, reaching 23mph. On Sunday it'll be sunny , with 9 miles per hour wind from the NW. Daytime temperatures will reach 58°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 35°f (15°c/2°c).

      Wind from the WNW will reach mph in Manchester on Monday), with sunny in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 60°f, and 40°f overnight (15°c/5°c). Tuesday's weather will be black low cloud in Manchester, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 59°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 43°f (15°c/6°c).

      Manchester
      25 MAY
      MAX 50° (10°c)
      MIN 35° (2°c)
      WIND 23mph (NNE)
      		26 MAY
      MAX 58° (15°c)
      MIN 35° (2°c)
      WIND 9mph (NW)
      		27 MAY
      MAX 60° (15°c)
      MIN 40° (5°c)
      WIND 8mph (WNW)
      		28 MAY
      MAX 59° (15°c)
      MIN 43° (6°c)
      WIND 16mph (SSW)

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      100.4 FMSmooth FM (Chorley)
      www.smoothradio.co.uk/
      100.5 FMClassic FM (Belmont)
      www.classicfm.co.uk/
      102.0 FMGalaxy 102 (Manchester)
      www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/
      102.4 FM102.4 Wish FM (Wigan)
      www.wishfm.net/
      102.8 FMChorley FM (Chorley)
      www.chorley.fm/
      103.0 FMKey 103 (Saddleworth)
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