Resurfacing scheme to get underway on M60 between Junctions 19 and 23

A resurfacing scheme on the M60 between junctions 19 at Middleton and 23 at Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester starts on Friday 7 May. The project affects six miles of carriageway in both directions and is due to be completed in December.

The majority of the work will take place between 9pm on Friday evenings and 5am on Monday mornings when traffic volumes are lighter and disruption to drivers can be kept to a minimum. Work will be avoided during Bank Holidays and when there are any significant events that would create heavy traffic.

During the weekend closures the motorway will remain open with two lanes operating in each direction using a contraflow. For the safety of drivers and roadworkers a 40 mph speed restriction will be in place through the works, with average speed cameras in operation while we carry out this work.

There is also a need to carry out some overnight work on the central reserve between 9pm and 5am which will require occasional lane closures. A 50mph speed restriction will be in effect when lane closures are in place. Entry and exit slip roads will need to be closed occasionally. Diversions will be clearly signed.

Overhead message signs will be used to provide information to drivers and the Highways Agency’s Traffic Officers will continue to patrol the area to react quickly to breakdowns or accidents and keep drivers on the move.