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There are reports of heavy traffic following the closure of the M62.
Until 6am on Monday, the eastbound carriageway of the motorway is closed from junction 18 at Simister Island interchange, up to junction 20 at Rochdale. The westbound carriageway is c…
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 …