The M67 in Greater Manchester has been closed in both directions after police were called to an incident, with the motorway expected to remain shut for most of the day.
Officers are at the scene and the emergency response has prompted a full closure of the route. The road is expected to remain closed throughout the day, according to updates from traffic authorities, meaning drivers in the area face significant disruption while the incident is dealt with. The exact nature of the incident has not been confirmed, and no details have yet been given about when the carriageway might reopen.
The M67 is an important route connecting Manchester with the Tameside area, including Hyde and Denton, and it is widely used by commuters travelling between the city and the eastern edge of Greater Manchester. It also provides a link towards the A628 and routes across the Pennines. A closure lasting most of the day is therefore expected to have knock-on effects on surrounding roads, particularly at peak times.
Traffic is being diverted onto local roads while the motorway remains shut, and congestion is likely to build on alternative routes as drivers try to avoid the closure. Motorists heading towards Manchester, Hyde, and other parts of Tameside have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys or consider using other main roads until the situation is resolved. The full extent of the disruption will depend on how long police need to keep the motorway closed while they carry out their investigation.
No further details have been released about the incident itself, and it is not yet clear whether anyone has been injured or arrested. Emergency services have not indicated how long the scene will remain active, but initial indications from traffic monitoring suggest the closure could last throughout the day. Local residents and businesses in the surrounding area may also be affected as diverted traffic filters through nearby streets.
Live traffic updates continue to monitor the situation, with drivers being encouraged to check current road conditions before setting out. The advice from officials is to avoid the affected stretch of the M67 where possible and to follow diversion signs if travelling in the area. As with any major police incident, the priority is to allow emergency services to work safely at the scene. Commuters are being warned to expect delays throughout the morning and afternoon, with disruption likely to extend beyond the motorway itself as queues form on diversion routes.
The story is developing and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
