The M60 motorway on the outskirts of Manchester has reopened after it was closed in both directions for around an hour due to ...

The route is at a standstill from Junction 19, close to Heaton Park, to Junction 22 after a serious accident. Traffic cameras show a large volume of traffic blocking all lanes.

Plans also include expanding the M60 to five lanes on both sides between Prestwich and Simister (junctions 17 and 18). The M66 on the Bury side of the junction is also due for a facelift, with ...