M67 Closure
M67 in Greater Manchester Closed All Day Due to Ongoing Police Investigation
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A628 Woodhead Pass has been shut in both directions near Tintwistle due to a serious collision, with Derbyshire Police at the scene and diversions in place (drivers are being diverted via the A57 or M62; National Highways says the closure remains in effect).
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GMP Tameside spokesperson stated: 'Please be aware that officers are dealing with an ongoing incident on the M67. While investigations continue, the M67 will be closed in both directions for majority of the day. Please find an alternate route and we are sorry for the inconvenience this will cause. Thank you for your cooperation.'
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National Highways has installed a diversion route to help traffic being held up around the M67 incident.
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National Highways North-West later indicated there were less than 10 minutes of delays in both directions at a certain point amid the closure.
The M67 motorway in Greater Manchester is shut in both directions between junctions 3 and 4 due to a live police incident, with authorities warning the closure will last for the "majority of the day," according to GB News and Daily Star. The affected stretch runs between Hyde and Hattersley in Tameside — a key route into Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police has urged drivers to find alternative routes immediately. Diversions are in place, but the incident is ongoing and no reopening time has been given, Yahoo News reports.
GMP Confirms All-Day Closure Between Hyde and Hattersley
A GMP Tameside spokesperson issued a direct warning to motorists. "Please be aware that officers are dealing with an ongoing incident on the M67," the spokesperson said. "While investigations continue, the M67 will be closed in both directions for majority of the day. Please find an alternate route and we are sorry for the inconvenience this will cause."
National Highways confirmed the closure and installed a diversion route to manage traffic around the incident, according to Express. At one point, National Highways North-West reported delays of less than 10 minutes in both directions — a sign that diversions were easing some pressure on surrounding roads.
Nearby A628 Woodhead Pass Also Shut After Serious Crash
Drivers in the area face a double blow. The A628 Woodhead Pass has also been shut in both directions near Tintwistle due to a serious collision, Daily Star reports. Derbyshire Police are at the scene and diversions are in place.
Drivers on the A628 are being diverted via the A57 or the M62. National Highways confirmed that closure remains in effect, adding to wider travel disruption across the region for morning commuters and haulage traffic.
M67 Carries Major Traffic Into Central Manchester
The M67 is a short but heavily used motorway in Tameside, east of Manchester. It connects the M60 ring road with routes toward the Peak District and is a key commuter corridor. A full-day closure on this road pushes traffic onto smaller local streets not built for high volumes, Yahoo News notes.
With both the M67 and the A628 Woodhead Pass closed at the same time, drivers heading in or out of Manchester from the east face very limited options. Authorities are asking for patience as responders remain at both scenes.
What Drivers Should Do Right Now
GMP and National Highways are both telling drivers to avoid the M67 entirely and plan ahead before travelling. The A57 and M62 are the recommended alternatives for those affected by the A628 closure. No specific alternate route for the M67 has been named, but local roads through Tameside are expected to carry the overflow.
Authorities have not given a reopening time for the M67. The incident is still described as live and active. Drivers should check National Highways traffic updates before setting out, as conditions could change throughout the day.
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