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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for M60 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 (Oldham) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham.
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J7 (Altrincham) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 15 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 1.54m from Sale. CLEARED @ 06:35
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J7 (Altrincham) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 15 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 1.51m from Sale. CLEARED @ 06:35


There are no current incidents in this location.

M60 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J8 (Carrington)and J6 (Sale) through lane.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 22 Mar 2026 to 17:00 on 22 Mar 2026.
Nearest town: 1.27m from Sale.

M60

The M60 motorway is a motorway that connects Greater Manchester, England and Lancashire, England. It was originally opened in 1975 and has since then seen numerous changes and improvements. The M60 has a variable speed limit that goes from 40 mph to 70 mph, depending on the time of day, the location, and the weather conditions. It is monitored regularly with CCTV cameras and variable message signs.

The road has seen a decrease in fatal and serious casualties over the years, with the rate of casualties reducing by 83% between 1992 and 2019. In 2019, a total of 114 accidents were reported on the M60, in which 2 people were killed and a further 144 people were injured. Overall, the M60 has seen a steady reduction in accidents and casualties, making it one of the safer motorways in the country.

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Location: anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 (Oldham) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 15 March 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham.

53.53--2.16

Location: clockwise entry slip at junction J7 (Altrincham) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 15 March 2026.
Nearest town: 1.54m from Sale.

53.44--2.32

Location: clockwise exit slip at junction J7 (Altrincham) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 15 March 2026.
Nearest town: 1.51m from Sale.

53.44--2.32

Location: anticlockwise between junctions J8 (Carrington)and J6 (Sale) through lane.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 22 March 2026 to 17:00 on 22 March 2026.
Nearest town: 1.27m from Sale.

53.43--2.31