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Warning to drivers as part of M60 to shut for gantries demolition

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A motorway with large blue signs overhead forks two ways at a junction. On the right there is a sign for the M62 to Leeds and Huddersfield and on the left are signs for Oldham.

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Drivers warned of severe congestion as stretch of M60 closes for gantry demolition

Overview

Drivers in Greater Manchester have been warned to expect severe congestion as a section of the M60 closes for the weekend to allow for the demolition of two large overhead gantries at the Simister Island Interchange. Junctions 17 and 18 will be shut from Saturday evening until Monday morning as part of a £300m National Highways improvement scheme.

Key points

  • Junctions 17 and 18 of the M60 in Bury will be closed from Saturday evening until 06:00 on Monday.
  • The closure is required to safely demolish two heavy overhead gantries weighing up to 120 tonnes at the Simister Island Interchange.
  • National Highways has warned motorists to expect severe congestion and advised them to avoid travelling through the area if possible.
  • The work forms part of a £300m improvement scheme designed to improve traffic flow and support regional growth.
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