M60 Traffic Delays: Motorway Reopens Following Collision Near Stockport

Commuters traveling on the M60 faced significant disruption this afternoon following a collision that forced the closure of two lanes on the motorway’s anticlockwise carriageway.

The incident occurred between Junction 3 (Kingsway) and Junction 1 (Stockport Pyramid), causing immediate knock-on effects for motorists in the area. Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that lanes were shut down shortly after the crash occurred, leading to substantial queues and slowing travel times as emergency services assessed the scene.

The blockage caused localized congestion throughout the afternoon, with drivers advised to exercise caution and plan for potential delays. However, the disruption was relatively short-lived; traffic officers and recovery crews worked quickly to clear the wreckage and secure the site. The lanes were successfully reopened to traffic after approximately 20 minutes.

While the motorway is now running freely, residual traffic in the surrounding area may persist as the backlog clears.

For those looking to stay informed on road conditions across the region, you can track the latest developments via our M60 traffic live blog, which provides real-time updates on incidents and congestion across Greater Manchester’s motorway network.

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