Which Greater Manchester motorways are closed this week?

Planned overnight closures will affect several major routes, including the M60, M62, M6, M56, M61, M66, and M67, as well as parts of the A56 and A666.

What time do the overnight motorway closures start?

Most of the scheduled closures begin between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, with roads typically reopening by 5:00 am or 6:00 am the following morning.

Where can I find specific diversion routes?

Drivers are advised to follow the yellow signposted diversion routes on the ground and check the National Highways website for live traffic updates before travelling.

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Every Greater Manchester motorway closure this week from Monday to Thursday

Overnight closures are planned on the M60, M62, M6, M56, M61, M66, M67 and A56 between September 28 and October 1. Most shut between 8pm and 10pm and reopen by 6am.

Tom Ainsworth

29 September 20261 min read

Greater Manchester Motorway Closures: M60, M62, and M6 Disruption This Week

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Drivers across Greater Manchester face extensive overnight motorway closures this week. National Highways has confirmed works on routes including the M60, M62, M6, M56, M61, M66, M67 and A56 from Monday (September 28) to Thursday (October 1).

Most closures begin between 8pm and 10pm and lift by 5am or 6am. The M67 between junctions 3 and 4 is closed every night this week from 8pm to 6am.

What are the main closures to watch?

The M6 northbound between junctions 20 and 21 is shut on Monday and Tuesday nights. On Wednesday the M6 southbound closes between junctions 21a and 20. On Thursday the M6 southbound closes between junction 30 and the M61 junction 9.

The M62 eastbound between junctions 22 and 24 is shut on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with junctions 9 to 10 closed on Monday and Tuesday. The M60 anticlockwise between junctions 14 and 13 closes on Wednesday and Thursday from midnight.

The M66 southbound from junction 4 to the M60 clockwise junction 18 is shut on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

The A56 northbound near Edenfield is closed on Monday and Tuesday nights.

Drivers should check the National Highways website for exact timings before travelling overnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Greater Manchester motorways are closed this week?: Planned overnight closures will affect several major routes, including the M60, M62, M6, M56, M61, M66, and M67, as well as parts of the A56 and A666.
What time do the overnight motorway closures start?: Most of the scheduled closures begin between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm, with roads typically reopening by 5:00 am or 6:00 am the following morning.
Where can I find specific diversion routes?: Drivers are advised to follow the yellow signposted diversion routes on the ground and check the National Highways website for live traffic updates before travelling.