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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:

ACCIDENT
Location: The M60 clockwise between junctions J1 (Stockport)and J3 (Cheadle) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2,3 and 4 are closed.
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.15m from Cheadle. CLEARED @ 18:36
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 23:00 and 23:15 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham. CLEARED @ 22:57
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 20:45 and 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham. CLEARED @ 20:51
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J17 (Prestwich)and J15 (Bolton) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.53m from Eccles. CLEARED @ 18:54
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J1 (Stockport) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 1.26m from Stockport. CLEARED @ 18:18
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise between junctions J26 (Stockport)and J27 (Stockport) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
CauseRoad traffic collision.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.58m from Stockport. CLEARED @ 18:18
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 (Oldham) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 2.38m from Oldham. CLEARED @ 17:42
CONGESTION
Location: The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J18 (Leeds) for M62.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 3.82m from Bury. CLEARED @ 17:24


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.

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: clockwise between junctions J1 (Stockport)and J3 (Cheadle) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2,3 and 4 are closed.

Due to: Road traffic collision.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 28 January 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.15m from Cheadle.

53.4--2.21

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham.

53.53--2.16

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 2.42m from Oldham.

53.53--2.16

Location: anticlockwise between junctions J17 (Prestwich)and J15 (Bolton) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 28 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.53m from Eccles.

53.53--2.31

Location: clockwise entry slip at junction J1 (Stockport) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 1.26m from Stockport.

53.41--2.18

Location: clockwise between junctions J26 (Stockport)and J27 (Stockport) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 28 January 2026.

Cause : Road traffic collision.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.58m from Stockport.

53.42--2.13

Location: clockwise exit slip at junction J21 (Oldham) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 2.38m from Oldham.

53.53--2.16

Location: clockwise exit slip at junction J18 (Leeds) for M62.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 January 2026.
Nearest town: 3.82m from Bury.

53.55--2.26