M60 closure UPDATES: Huge delays on major UK motorway after ‘police incident’

A large stretch of the M60 was closed this morning following a police incident, sparking delays[1] for drivers at the height of rush hour[2]. The motorway closed in both directions between junction 6, for Sale, and junction 8, for Carrington. Greater Manchester Police[3] said they were dealing with a "concern for welfare incident." The force later said a man was "safely taken" from an area of the M60 and is now in the care of medical professionals.

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Man 'safely taken from the area,' police say

A man has been "safely taken" from an area of the M60 and is now in the care of medical professionals, Greater Manchester Police said.

"Following an earlier police incident, the M60 has now re-opened between junctions 6 and 8," the force said in an update. "A man has been safely taken from the area and is now in the care of medical professionals. We thank the public for their patience while this work was carried out"

10:26Zahra Khaliq

Buses delayed by around 40 minutes

The Bee Network has announced an average wait time of 40 minutes for some bus services affected by this morning's M60 closure.

Due to a police incident resulting in the partial closure of the M60 between Sale and Carrington, some bus services are experiencing average delays of 40 minutes. Bus ticket acceptance is in place on selected metrolink services.

We're very sorry for the inconvenience caused.... pic.twitter.com/rTMh8Q2osr[4]

-- Bee Network (@BeeNetwork) September 16, 2025[5]10:15KEY EVENT

Hour-long delays still expected

Drivers can expect delays of at least an hour around Junction 6 and 8 of the M60 after it closed this morning. The closure was triggered by a police-led incident, with officers arriving on scene to deal with a "concern for welfare incident". Traffic is expected to clear shortly with the motorway now open.

The #M60[6] is now open in BOTH DIRECTIONS between J8 (#Sale[7]) and J6 (#Carrington[8]) following an earlier police-led incident.

There are delays of at least an hour in both directions, but should soon start to clear. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/ZtIINHZBTh[9]

-- National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) September 16, 2025[10]10:10KEY EVENT

M60 open in both directions

The M60 has re-opened in both directions following its closure between Junction 6 and 8 this morning. National Highways said there are still delays of at least an hour in both directions, which should soon start to clear.

09:47Zahra Khaliq

M60 re-opens - but only anti-clockwise

The M60 is now open anti-clockwise between J8 (Sale) and J6 (Carrington) following a police-led incident.

The clockwise carriageway is also in the process of lifting, National Highways said. There are delays of at least an hour in both directions.

09:31Zahra Khaliq

Full list of delayed bus services

The Bee Network has shared a list of services currently affected by the M60 closure. Delays are expected to continue until 11am.

Services impacted by the closure:

10, 15, 20, 23, 25, 41, 52, 67, 100, 101, 102, 103, 126, 132, 150, 201, 202, 203, 205, 245, 248, 249, 254, 255, 256, 263, 281, 370, 371.

09:23Zahra Khaliq

Police remain on scene

Greater Manchester Police remain at the scene on the M60 as they respond to a "concern for welfare incident". National Highways says it is unable to provide an estimated re-opening time "due to the nature of the incident." There are currently delays of at least two hours.

09:15Zahra Khaliq

Buses 'delayed by 15-20 minutes'

Bus services in Trafford are experiencing delays of around 15-20 minutes due to the closure on the M60. The Bee Network told a commuter on X: "We're experiencing delays of roughy 15-20 minutes on some services in Trafford this morning, due to the partial closure of the M60."

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Delays 'have now exceeded two hours'

National Highways says delays are now exceeding two hours.

It said: "Greater Manchester Police are working on scene and are currently leading the response to this closure. Due to the nature of the incident, we are unable to provide an estimated re-opening time. There are delays of at least 2 hours in both directions, so please plan ahead."

Traffic is to be expected around junction 6, for Sale, and junction 8, for Carrington, Manchester.

09:03Zahra Khaliq

Everything we know so far

• The M60 is closed in both directions between Junction 6 and Junction 8 near Carrington.
• Greater Manchester Police are responding to reports of a welfare incident.
• There are severe delays of at least 90 minutes.
• Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and avoid the area if possible.
• Bus services are also affected.
• There is no estimated time for reopening due to the nature of the incident.

08:57Zahra Khaliq

Bus services impacted

Bus services in Trafford have seen delays of up to 20 minutes following this morning's closure on the M60, according to the Bee Network. National Highways earlier warned travellers to plan ahead, saying: "If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

08:54Zahra Khaliq

Statement from Greater Manchester Police

#INCIDENT[11] | Officers and emergency services are currently responding to an incident on the M60.

There are closures in place between junctions 6 and 8, and drivers should consider alternate routes. We thank people for their patience as this work is carried out. pic.twitter.com/Mk3BYyti8F[12]

-- GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) September 16, 2025[13]08:53Zahra Khaliq

City centre routes blocked by 'very slow' traffic

Traffic is currently stretching back to junction 25 for Brinnington clockwise, and junction 12, Eccles Interchange, in the opposite direction, according to the traffic service Inrix. There are also delays on the M56 back to junction 7 for Bowdon, as well as "very slow" delays on all routes into the city centre from Stretford and Longsight.

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Full list of diversions

A diversion is in place for clockwise traffic.

Drivers travelling clockwise are being told to follow the hollow square symbol signs and:

• Leave the M60 clockwise at J6 by joining Carrington Spur slip road for 1.4km.
• At M60 J7/A56, turn left onto A56 Cross Street southbound and follow for 2.2km.
• At A56/A6144 Junction, turn right onto A6144 westbound "Harboro Road" and follow for 2.4km.
• At A6144 (Carrington Lane/A6144 (Carrington Spur) junction, turn right onto A6144 (Carrington Spur) northbound and follow for 1.9km.
• At A6144/M60 J8 roundabout, take first exit and rejoin the M60 clockwise at J8

Anti-clockwise traffic is being told to follow hollow square signs and:

• Leave the M60 anti-clockwise at J8
• At the M60 J8/A6144 Rbt, take the 2nd exit onto the A6144 south Carrington Spur
• At A6144 (Carrington Spur) A6144 (Carrington Lane) Jct, turn left onto A6144 (Carrington Lane).

Then follow hollow circle signs and:

• At the A6144/A56 junction continue straight onto the A6144 eastbound and follow for approx.

  2 miles.

• At the A6144/M60 J6 Rbt, take the third exit to rejoin the M60 anti-clockwise.

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Drivers urged to plan ahead

Drivers are being urged to plan ahead this morning due to "heavy delays" on the M60, which is closed in both directions between J6, Sale, and J8, Carrington, due to a police-led incident. Traffic in the area has now exceeded 90 minutes. Greater Manchester Police are currently working at the scene.

"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey," National Highways has said.

08:43Zahra Khaliq

'We are unable to provide an estimated re-opening time'

National Highways says it is unable to provide an estimated re-opening time "due to the nature of the incident." It said in a statement: "The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed clockwise between J6 (Sale) and J8 (Stretford) due to a Greater Manchester Police led incident.

Greater Manchester Police are working on scene and are currently leading the response to this closure. "Due to the nature of the incident, we are unable to provide an estimated re-opening time."

08:40Zahra Khaliq

Drivers facing 'severe delays'

Traffic service Inrix says those travelling near this morning's closure are facing "severe delays". Queues on the clockwise side stretch back to junction 25 for Brinnington in Stockport, while traffic goes as far back to junction 12 (Eccles Interchange) on the anti-clockwise side.

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Police responding to 'concern for welfare incident'

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson says officers are currently responding to a concern for welfare incident between J6 and J8 on the M60. "Emergency services are in attendance and closures are currently in place," the force said.

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Delays 'exceeding 90 minutes'

National Highways has warned drivers there are currently delays exceeding 90 minutes in both directions of the M60 where police are continuing to work at the scene.

Traffic is to be expected around junction 6, for Sale, and junction 8, for Carrington, Manchester.

08:26Zahra Khaliq

What section of the M60 is impacted?

The M60 has been closed in both directions between junction 6, for Sale, and junction 8, for Carrington.

References

1. ^ delays (www.mirror.co.uk)
2. ^ rush hour (www.mirror.co.uk)
3. ^ Greater Manchester Police (www.mirror.co.uk)
4. ^ pic.twitter.com/rTMh8Q2osr (t.co)
5. ^ September 16, 2025 (twitter.com)
6. ^ #M60 (twitter.com)
7. ^ #Sale (twitter.com)
8. ^ #Carrington (twitter.com)
9. ^ pic.twitter.com/ZtIINHZBTh (t.co)
10. ^ September 16, 2025 (twitter.com)
11. ^ #INCIDENT (twitter.com)
12. ^ pic.twitter.com/Mk3BYyti8F (t.co)
13. ^ September 16, 2025 (twitter.com)