M66 traffic LIVE: Motorway shut in both directions due to 'police incident' near Manchester

NewsUK NewsRoad Traffic AccidentsLIVEUpdated 4 mins agoM66 traffic LIVE: Motorway shut in both directions due to 'police incident' near ManchesterA police incident has shut a busy motorway in the early hours with National Highways warning that there is no confirmed reopening time of the road ahead of rush hourThe M66 is closed in both directions (Image: Traffic Cameras )NewsOlivia BeesonA busy motorway is closed in both directions ahead of the morning rush hour on Friday, April 17.The M66 in Manchester is closed in both directions between junction 3 (Pilsworth) and junction 2 (Bury) due to a police‑led incident.The police were notified of the incident at 3.23am this morning and the road has been shut in both directions since.According to National Highways there is no confirmed reopening time.Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes.This is a live news story, follow below for further updates. New UpdatesToday05:47 BSTNational Highways statement in full A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The M66 is closed in both directions between junction 3 (Pilsworth) and junction 2 (Bury) due to a police‑led incident reported to National HIghways at 03:23 this morning."Greater Manchester Police are leading the response, and the road has been closed to allow emergency services to manage the incident safely."At present, there is no significant congestion on the wider approach to the closure."At this stage, there is no confirmed reopening time. We will continue to work closely with the police and provide updates as soon as further information becomes available."Drivers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible."Olivia BeesonToday05:30 BSTSouthbound diversion in placeRoad users travellingSouthbound are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol visible on local road signs.Leave the M66 southbound at Junction 2.At the roundabout with the A58, take the second exi...