Major incident on M67 hits Sheffield to Manchester road links today

One of Sheffield’s main routes to Manchester was blocked today – because of a motorway closure on the other side of the Pennines.
David Kessen
By David Kessen
Published 1st Feb 2022, 10:45 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2022, 17:20 BST
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Drivers planning to use the Woodhead or Snake Pass and M67 trans-Pennine route between Sheffield and Manchester were being advised the westbound M67 was closed following a serious incident earlier today (Tuesday 1 February).

The westbound M67 was closed for several hours between junction four and junction three – from the roundabout with the A57 at Mottram to the motorway junction at Hyde.

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This morning’s incident happened shortly before 8am and required a police investigation closing the westbound carriageway for several hours for the rest of the morning.

The junction of the A57 and the M67. Hihghways bosses are urging motorists to avoid it due a serious crash on the M67The junction of the A57 and the M67. Hihghways bosses are urging motorists to avoid it due a serious crash on the M67
The junction of the A57 and the M67. Hihghways bosses are urging motorists to avoid it due a serious crash on the M67

A diversion was in place between junction four and junction three using the westbound A57 Mottram Road

National Highways said the road re-opened this afternoon after having been closed for more than four hours while emergency serices worked there.

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