BOTH LANES OF THE M60 CLOSED BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 9 & 10 AS POLICE DEAL WITH A CONCERN FOR WELFARE OF A YOUNG WOMAN

Updated 17:40 - Both carriageways now seem to be moving freely again. There is still a lot of traffic on surrounding roads so be aware when travelling.

Updated 17:30 - The clockwise carriageway now seems to be moving again with limited traffic, anticlockwise remain diverted off the motorway at Junction 10, the Trafford Centre.

The M60 is closed in both directions between J9 (Trafford Park) and J10 (Trafford Centre) due to a North West Motorway Police Group led incident.

Emergency services are said to be currently responding to a concern for the welfare of a female and are trying to ensure her safety.

Drivers are being advised to avoid the motorway network around the area and are warned that traffic on adjoining roads is heavy.

National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene assisting with traffic management.

Diversion Routes

Clockwise traffic is advised to follow the hollow circle diversion symbol:

Exit the M60 clockwise at J9

At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the B5158 Lostock Road westbound

At the roundabout with the B5214, take the 3rd exit onto the B5214 Barton Road northbound

Continue until the M60 J10 roundabout and then take the 1st exit to re-join the M60 clockwise

Anti-clockwise traffic is advised to follow the hollow diamond diversion symbol:

Exit the M60 anti-clockwise at J10

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the B5214 Barton Road

Continue until the roundabout with the B5158 and then take the 1st exit onto the B5158 Lostock Road eastbound

Continue until the M60 J9 roundabout and then take the 4th exit to re-join the M60 anti-clockwise

If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time as there is a 30 minute delay approaching the closure. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting their  www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via their regional twitter feed.