The M602 has been closed in both directions this evening after an undisclosed police incident.
The westbound carriageway between Junction 2 and 3 is closed with the eastbound carriageway closed eastbound from Junction 2.
Traffic is being diverted around the area and is having a knock on effect upon other roads in the vicinity.
Diversion Routes
Westbound diverted traffic is advised to follow the solid circle symbol on road signs:
At the A57/A5063 roundabout, join the A57 Eccles New Road westbound and follow for 2 miles
At the A57/A576 (Ladywell Roundabout), turn right onto the A576 Gilda Brook Road northbound
Continue until the A576/M602 J2 (Gilda Brook roundabout)
Take the 1st exit at the roundabout and re-join the M602 westbound
Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads at J2
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional twitter feed.
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