A Crash Near the Trafford Centre is Causing M60 Gridlock! If you're heading that way, prepare for delays, and you might want to rethink your route. Here's the latest on what's happening and why.
This morning, a collision has sparked significant traffic congestion on a section of the M60 motorway. According to real-time traffic monitoring service Inrix, one lane is currently closed on the anticlockwise carriageway in the vicinity of the popular Trafford Centre. Specifically, the closure affects the stretch from junction 11, which serves Liverpool Road, to junction 10, the exit for the shopping centre itself. Motorway cameras are capturing images of extensive queues rapidly forming in the area, a clear indication of the heavy traffic build-up resulting from the incident. We'll be providing live updates throughout the day, so keep checking back for the most current information.
11:25 AM Update: Adding to the morning's travel woes, a separate incident has been reported on the M60 clockwise, near Pendlebury. It seems like there's a bit of chaos on the roads today! This time, one lane is closed just after junction 16 due to a vehicle breakdown. So, if you're headed in that direction, expect potential delays there as well.
11:14 AM Update: The lane closure on the M60 anticlockwise near the Trafford Centre remains in effect. The affected area is still between junction 11 and junction 10. The authorities are working to clear the scene, but there's no estimated time for reopening the lane just yet.
11:03 AM Update: Traffic is steadily queuing up on the anticlockwise carriageway, leading back from the incident near the Trafford Centre. The delays are getting longer, so factor in extra travel time if you're planning to use this route.
10:57 AM Update: To reiterate, one lane is currently shut on the anticlockwise carriageway of the M60. This closure spans from junction 11 to junction 10.
10:56 AM Update: Motorway cameras are showing increasingly long queues in the area approaching the closure near the Trafford Centre. Visibility appears good, so the delays are purely down to the lane restriction. This highlights just how much even a single lane closure can impact traffic flow on a busy motorway like the M60. But here's where it gets controversial... Some drivers argue that incidents are handled too slowly, leading to unnecessary congestion. What do you think? Could the response time be improved?
It's important to remember that even minor incidents can cause significant disruption, especially during peak hours. Always check traffic conditions before you travel, and consider alternative routes if possible. And this is the part most people miss... Be sure to leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Reduced following distance is a major contributor to accidents, especially in congested areas.
What's your experience with traffic on the M60? Have you been caught in similar delays? Do you think enough is being done to manage traffic incidents effectively? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! We'd love to hear from you.
