One lane of the M60 has been closed due to a lorry fire.
It has been closed clockwise from Junction 16, near to Kearsley, to Junction 17 at Whitefield, with police and fire teams currently at the scene.
The #M60 clockwise #J16 (#Salford #Kearsley) to #J17 (#Whitefield #Prestwich #A56) 1 lane has been closed due to a lorry fire. Traffic Officers & @manchesterfire are currently at the scene.@OfficialTfGM @manctraffic
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) March 6, 2021
There is queueing traffic due to the incident with one lane closed.
A Transport for Greater Manchester Tweet said: "M60 Clockwise J16 - 1 lane closed.
"This is due to a lorry fire.Expect delays, approach with caution."
⛔ M60 Clockwise J16 - 1 lane closed.
— Transport for Greater Manchester 🚲🚶🏾♀️ (@OfficialTfGM) March 6, 2021
🔥 This is due to a lorry fire.
⚠️ Expect delays, approach with caution.
📲 @HighwaysNWEST for further updates. pic.twitter.com/I5u6utN1Zv
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