Major Motorways Partially Shut This Weekend for City and United Games

This weekend, several major motorways in Greater Manchester will see temporary closures. These interruptions are primarily scheduled for January 9-11 to facilitate road improvements and maintenance. Motorway Closures Overview National Highways has confirmed that six key motorways will be affected: M6 M56 M60 M61 M62 M67 The closures are set to start between 9 PM …

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This weekend, several major motorways in Greater Manchester will see temporary closures. These interruptions are primarily scheduled for January 9-11 to facilitate road improvements and maintenance.

Motorway Closures Overview

National Highways has confirmed that six key motorways will be affected:

  • M6
  • M56
  • M60
  • M61
  • M62
  • M67

The closures are set to start between 9 PM and 11 PM each night, with most expected to be lifted by 5 AM or 6 AM the following morning. Drivers planning late-night trips should be aware of the following detailed closures.

Closure Schedule

Here is the timetable for the motorway closures:

Date Motorway Closure Details
Friday, January 9 M60
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 13 to 12 carriageway (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 13 entry slip road (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Eastbound: M60 to M602 link road (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Westbound: M60 to M62 link road (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 5 entry slip road (21:00 to 06:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 1 exit slip road (21:00 to 06:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 25 exit slip road (21:00 to 06:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 1 entry slip road (21:00 to 06:00)
  • M67 Eastbound: Jct 2 entry slip road (21:00 to 05:00)
Saturday, January 10 M60
  • Clockwise: Jct 13 to 14 carriageway (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Clockwise: Jct 13 entry slip road (23:00 to 05:00)
  • Clockwise: Jct 3 exit slip road (21:00 to 06:00)
  • M62 Eastbound to M60 Clockwise link road (21:00 to 05:00)
  • M67 Eastbound: Jct 2 entry slip road (21:00 to 05:00)
Sunday, January 11 M60
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 14 to 13 carriageway (23:30 to 05:00)
  • Anti-clockwise: Jct 13 exit slip road (23:30 to 05:00)
  • M61 Southbound to M60 Anti-clockwise link road (23:30 to 05:00)
  • M67 Eastbound: Jct 2 entry slip road (21:00 to 05:00)
  • M56 Southbound: Eastbound to M6 Southbound link road (23:00 to 06:00)
  • M6 Southbound: Jct 23 entry slip road (21:00 to 05:00)

Football fans attending matches in the area can rest easy. The closures are timed to minimize disruption during key events. Manchester City faces Exeter City at 3 PM on Saturday, while Manchester United hosts Brighton at 4:30 PM on Sunday.

For smooth travel this weekend, plan your routes accordingly. Stay updated with the latest information from National Highways or El-Balad for any changes to the schedule.

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