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M60 Anti-Clockwise Shut Between J17 and J14 After Sewage Malfunction Floods Carriageway

National Highways says a local sewage infrastructure failure caused the flooding and is not linked to scheduled maintenance.

Overview

  • The closure affects the anti-clockwise M60 in Greater Manchester early Thursday, January 15.
  • Floodwater is specifically impacting the stretch between junctions 16 and 15, according to National Highways.
  • Overnight roadworks between junctions 17 and 14 are overrunning after being scheduled to finish by 5am.
  • Diversion routes are in place and motorists are being warned to expect delays through the morning.
  • Authorities are providing live updates as they manage the incident and coordinate the response.