Overview
- Two separate crashes on the M60 at J15 (Swinton Interchange) and between J1 and J2 (Stockport) happened on Saturday and temporarily blocked or partially closed both carriageways.
- Those collisions created three‑to‑four‑mile tailbacks and delays of 30 minutes or more for drivers approaching the affected stretches.
- Traffic monitors and police reports say both Saturday incidents were cleared and lanes reopened by mid‑afternoon, but residual congestion persisted on nearby approaches.
- An earlier broken‑down lorry at J12 caused queueing before lanes were reopened, and on Sunday a multi‑vehicle crash at J6 led to all traffic being held before recovery crews reopened lanes.
- National Highways, Inrix and traffic cameras coordinated live updates while emergency services and recovery teams attended scenes, and motorists were warned to expect ongoing delays on affected approaches.