A major traffic disruption is unfolding on the M60 motorway, and here's the lowdown on what's happening.
The M60 Closure: A Flooded Motorway
This morning, a section of the M60 motorway has been completely shut down on the anticlockwise carriageway due to flooding. The closure extends from junction 17, serving Prestwich and Whitefield, all the way to junction 14, the East Lancashire Road exit.
Traffic Chaos and Queues
The closure has caused significant traffic build-up and heavy congestion. Queues are backing up onto the M60 westbound, creating a challenging commute for many.
The Cause: A Burst Pipe, Not Roadworks
National Highways initially attributed the flooding to a planned overnight closure for roadworks between junctions 16 and 15. However, United Utilities clarified that the flooding was due to a burst pipe, unrelated to the roadworks.
Clean-Up and Apologies
United Utilities has 'isolated' the burst pipe and initiated a cleanup operation. They have apologized for the inconvenience caused. National Highways advises drivers to allow extra time for their journeys due to the ongoing closure.
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And here's where it gets controversial: Could this incident spark a debate about the resilience of our infrastructure to such events? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
