News in brief

Published: 23 October 2020
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M60 Westbound - link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | Accident Location : The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:00 and 03:15 on 23 October 2020. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 23 October 2020. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.8 miles SE of Eccles.

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