Motorists have been warned of widespread disruption as £300 million of improvement work is set to begin across a stretch of Greater Manchester motorway.
Road closures, diversions and temporary speed limits will be in place at Simister Island in Bury from Saturday, as work begins on a £255m-£296m project at Junction 18 of the M60, says the BBC.
The ring road will be closed in both directions between Junctions 17 and 18 over the course of two weekends – 26 September to 28 September and 10 October to 12 October.
National Highways has advised road users to expect “severe congestion” and to “avoid travelling” in the area during the weekend – adding “it’s going to be busy”.
It said the scheme, which was given the green-light last year, will improve traffic flow, support future housing, employment and growth across the region.
“We understand the inconvenience this work will cause and would like to thank the local community, including road users, for their continued support and patience,” project manager Nicola Eastwell said.
National Highways said the dates of the works had been “carefully chosen to reduce the impact on road users as much as possible”.
But delays to journeys are still expected, it said, urging motorists to “plan ahead, allow extra time and, where possible, avoid the M60 between junctions 17 and 18 during the closures”.
(Picture: National Highways)
