Transport and Logistics Network
There are long delays and the emergency services are at the scene
Tom Burnett Content Editor
17:37, 01 Mar 2026
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Emergency services at the scene of a ‘serious’ collision on the M62 Westbound near Rochdale. March 1 2026. (Image: ASP)
A divers…
A Greater Manchester motorway was closed tonight due to a police incident. Drivers were being urged to avoid the A627M in Rochdale[1].
All traffic[2] was currently being held on the southbound motorway with queues building.
National Highway North West …
The motorway was closed off in both directions following the fatal incident
20:29, 20 Jul 2025
Motorists and Oasis fans leave cars on M60 after fatal collision
A man is believed to have died after he was hit by a vehicle on the M60. The motorway was …
Oasis fans were issued a travel warning after a collision on the M60 left a man dead and the road closed for several hours.
Cars were stranded in a major traffic jam following the crash and fans of the band were spotted walking up the hard shoulder. T…
The closure comes as Oasis prepare to perform their final Manchester gig at the park
Tom Burnett Content Editor
17:25, 20 Jul 2025
Traffic on the M60 tonight (Image: Manchester Evening News)
The M60 is closed in both directions due to a serious incid…
Oasis fans have been issued a travel warning after a collision on the M60 left a man dead.
Cars have been stranded in a major traffic jam following the crash and fans of the band have been spotted walking up the hard shoulder. The motorway between J19…
A stretch of motorway in Greater Manchester will be shut again this weekend as work to replace a railway bridge continues.
The M62[1] has now closed in both directions around Rochdale[2], Heywood[3] and Middleton[4] from 9pm tonight (September 20) unti…
Earlier this month, a stretch of the motorway was closed for a weekend as Network Rail demolished Castleton Bridge between junction 19 and junction 20 of the motorway at Rochdale.
Now, another weekend closure is set to take place, with drivers encourag…
The motorway will close as demolition work takes place
19:21, 18 Sep 2024
Images show the near complete demolition of Castleton Bridge during work which has closed the M62 this weekend(Image: National Highways)
Drivers using the M62 this weekend are …
Drivers using the M62 this weekend are being warned of major delays as a section of the motorway will be completely shut.
Motorists planning to use the motorway network around Rochdale, Oldham and north Manchester this weekend are being urged to check …