M602 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M602
M602 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M602:
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
Text TRAFFIC M602 to 68899 for live M602 traffic news
M602 West J2
RoadworksOn 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 11:40:04M602 Traffic West J1-J2
RoadworksOn 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 11:40:04Traffic M56 West J9-J12
Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M56
M58 Traffic East J5
No DelayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M58
Traffic M58 West J5-J6
No DelayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M58
M6 South J18-J19
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M6
M6 North J28-J31
Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M6
Traffic M60 North J25
Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closureThe 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 11:40:04Traffic M60
M60 North J27
ResurfacingThe 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 11:40:04Traffic M60
M61 North J9
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M61
Traffic M61 North J9
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M61
M62 West J10
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 11:40:03Traffic M62
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Manchester area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewB P Harmony (0.3mi away)
Manchester 0161-789 7235 - ViewTesco Stores Ltd (0.7mi away)
Manchester 0161-255 6400 - ViewPetrol Express (Texaco) (1mi away)
Salford 0161-789 1774 - ViewNew Lane Service Station (1.2mi away)
Manchester 0161-789 2709 - ViewTrafford Park Service Station (1.4mi away)
Manchester 0161-872 1759
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).
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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) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.4 FM | Smooth FM (Chorley) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
| 100.5 FM | Classic FM (Belmont) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 102.0 FM | Galaxy 102 (Manchester) www.galaxymanchester.co.uk/ |
| 102.4 FM | 102.4 Wish FM (Wigan) www.wishfm.net/ |
| 102.8 FM | Chorley FM (Chorley) www.chorley.fm/ |
| 103.0 FM | Key 103 (Saddleworth) www.key103.co.uk/ |
Local Police

- ViewPolice Authority (Greater Manchester) (2mi away)
Swinton 0161-793 3127 - ViewGreater Manchester Police (2.8mi away)
Stretford 0161-872 5050 - ViewGreater Manchester Police (3.4mi away)
Manchester 0161-872 5050 - ViewBritish Transport Police (4.3mi away)
Piccadilly Station 0161-228 5393 - ViewGreater Manchester Police (5.4mi away)
Longsight 0161-872 5050
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewHowarth Paper Recycling (1mi away)
Trafford Park 0161-848 7888 - ViewG E Sparkes & Co Ltd (1.5mi away)
Stretford 0161-865 4999 - ViewDSP Autobodies (2.1mi away)
Swinton 0161-793 6876 - ViewT & M Recovery (2.1mi away)
Swinton 0161-794 5244 - ViewSpecialist Vehicle Services (2.2mi away)
Swinton 0161-794 8700
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewCLIFFORD STREET MOTORS (0.1mi away)
Manchester 01617893563 - ViewGRIMSHAWS ECCLES (0.3mi away)
Manchester 01617987000 - ViewH HORWICH (0.4mi away)
Eccles 01617079224 - ViewAUTOSAVE LIMITED (0.5mi away)
Trafford Park 01618770800 - ViewTRIED & TESTED (0.5mi away)
Trafford Park 01618737123
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