LIVE: Motorway delays chaos as queues on M602 and M60 following earlier incidents – latest updates

The M602 has been closed while police respond to an incident. Emergency services were at the scene between junctions two and three in Salford this morning (June 12).

The road was initially closed in both directions, but the westbound carriageway reopened first before the eastbound carriageway. Motorists are being warned to expect disruption before the rush hour after the closure.

A National Highways spokesman posted on X: “The #M602 is now closed in both directions between J2 and J3 near #Salford due to a police-led incident. There are two miles of congestion approaching the closure to the east and less than a mile to the west.

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“Please allow extra travel time if you are in the area this morning.” North West Motorway Police added: “The M602 is currently closed in both directions between junction 2 (Gildabrook) and junction 3 (Regent Road) due to a police incident.”

More details have yet to be confirmed. The road was fully reopened at 6.50am, with queues remaining at the scene.

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