M60 Manchester flooding: Motorway closed after ‘sewage malfunction’ near J 17
A major motorway is shut due to a local sewage malfunction causing floods. The M60 is closed anti-clockwise in Greater Manchester[1] between junction 17 and junction 14 this morning (Thursday, January 15). Overnight works being carried out on the carriageway are overrunning due to the unrelated flooding.
The works were meant to be complete by 5am. Delays are expected in the area and a diversion route will be in place.
07:36KEY EVENTBurst water pipe floods road
A burst water pipe has caused the road to flood. National Highways have confirmed that the M60 is full of sewage water due to a burst pipe.
Specialist support and equipment are on scene, and traffic is likely to experience delays in the area until the carriageway can be made safe.
07:10Olivia BeesonDelays nearly an hour long
National Highways are reporting long delays on the busy motorway. The traffic updating site indicates that there are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic.
06:28Olivia BeesonSpecialist support en route
Specialist support is on their way to help with the 'sewage spill'. National Highways said that specialist support has been requested and is being mobilised.
Delays and traffic is likely in the area until the carriageway can be made safe.
06:14Olivia BeesonDiversion route in place
There is a diversion route in place as the road remains closed. National Highways say due to roadwaorks there will be a signed diversion route on the M60.
06:05Olivia BeesonManchester motorway shut to 'sewage malfunction'
The M60 is closed due to a sewage malfunction. Overnight works on the M60 anti-clockwise in Greater Manchester between J17 and J14 are overrunning their scheduled end time of 5am due to the flooding affecting the carriageway between J16 and J15.
National Highways added: "The flooding is the result of a local sewage infrastructure malfunction and is unrelated to the planned works."
References
- ^ in Greater Manchester (www.mirror.co.uk)