Fuel protest to cause disruption on region's motorways

Fuel protest set to cause disruptions to motorways into Manchester

Drivers are being advised that a fuel prices demonstration planned for Saturday 1 May could bring disruption to some Manchester motorways.

There has been no indication of how many people are planning to take part in the protest.
However, the demonstration will affect part of travellers' route into central Manchester from around 9am.

The demonstration will begin on the westbound carriageway of the M62 in West Yorkshire. It will then continue past Birch Services (just westbound of junction 19), onto the M60 and then from M60 Junction 12 onto the M602 towards Manchester.

Some demonstrators are then expected to leave the M602 at the roundabout with the A57 Regent Road and use the A5063 Trafford Road into Salford Quays.

The remaining demonstrators, controlled by a police convoy, will join Albion way from the M602 roundabout and head into Manchester city centre. They will be escorted down Deansgate and Mancunian Way, before heading to Salford Quays.

The demonstration could involve brief junction closures along parts of the route to ensure public safety.

Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Council, Salford City Council, West Yorkshire Police and the Highways Agency, have been working to minimise any disruption to other drivers, businesses and local communities.

Road users planning to travel along the route are advised to check traffic conditions before setting out.

Travellers attending sporting events across the city on the day may wish to consider alternative journey options because there could be significant delays in their journey.

Road users planning to travel along the route are advised to check traffic conditions before setting out. Drivers intending to use motorways or major A roads in England can make use of the Highways Agency website at www.highways.gov.uk/traffic. They can also ring the Highways Information Line on 08457 50 40 30 when it is safe and legal to do so.

Travellers seeking information on other roads should visit either Salford City Council's website, www.salford.gov.uk, or Manchester City Council's website, www.manchester.gov.uk.