Motorists travelling near Manchester’s Trafford Centre faced major disruption after a serious incident forced authorities to shut a section of the M60 in the clockwise direction. The closure affected the stretch between Junction 10 at Urmston and Junction 11 at Eccles, with traffic unable to pass through the area while emergency services dealt with the scene.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man in his 40s had died following the incident, while National Highways traffic officers managed the closure and worked to keep surrounding routes moving. The disruption struck during the morning rush hour, with delays building on nearby roads as motorists sought alternative ways round the closed section.
The M60 was closed on the clockwise carriageway between Junction 10 for Urmston and Junction 11 for Eccles from shortly before 7.30 am on Tuesday, September 9.
The closure affected traffic travelling towards Eccles and beyond, and came during the morning commute, increasing pressure on surrounding routes around the Trafford Centre. National Highways traffic officers assisted Greater Manchester Police at the scene while investigations were carried out.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: What Happened?
Emergency services were called to the M60 shortly before 7.30 am following what police described as a concern for welfare incident. A large emergency response, including multiple ambulances, attended the scene, and the motorway was closed shortly afterwards to allow officers to carry out their enquiries. Greater Manchester Police later confirmed that a man in his 40s had died.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: What Do We Know So Far?
Greater Manchester Police have said the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious circumstances. A coronial investigation is now expected to take place to establish the full circumstances. Police have not released further details about the man involved, in keeping with standard practice ahead of a formal inquest.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: Affected Roads
The main closure affected the M60 clockwise carriageway between:
- Junction 10, Urmston
- Junction 11, Eccles
The anticlockwise carriageway was not affected by the closure, though congestion built on both sides of the motorway as traffic backed up approaching the closed section.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: Diversion Routes
National Highways traffic officers directed drivers away from the closed section and onto local roads around Trafford Park and Eccles while the closure remained in place. Motorists were advised to follow local signage and officer direction rather than attempt to pass through the affected junctions.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: Police Investigation Underway
A National Highways spokesperson said traffic officers were dispatched to assist Greater Manchester Police with a police-led incident on the M60, with the clockwise carriageway held closed while enquiries and vehicle recovery were completed. Greater Manchester Police have indicated a coronial investigation will now examine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: Delays & Congestion
The closure led to significant congestion in the area, with queues building on approach to both junctions during the police response. Motorists travelling through the Trafford Centre area during the closure faced lengthy tailbacks, with knock-on delays continuing on the surrounding local road network even after the motorway itself reopened.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: When Did Traffic Reopen?
The motorway reopened to traffic after approximately an hour, once police had completed their initial enquiries at the scene. National Highways had warned that residual delays were likely to continue for some time afterwards as traffic built up during the closure gradually cleared.
M60 Traffic Latest Update Today: What Should Travellers Know?
Drivers travelling through the Trafford Centre and Eccles area should continue to check live traffic updates before setting off, particularly during peak periods, given the M60’s role as one of the main routes into and out of Manchester. Anyone with information relevant to the coronial investigation is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police.
