Sheffield transport: Motorway closing for repairs as motorists face big diversion

David Walsh
By David Walsh

Business Editor

Published 7th Nov 2024, 15:08 BST

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A motorway to Sheffield is closed this weekend with motorists facing a long detour.

The M67 in Manchester closes at 9pm on Friday, November 8 and reopens at 5am on Monday, November 11.

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The M67 links the M60 in Manchester with two main roads to Sheffield - the A57 Snake Pass and A628 Woodhead Pass.

The M67 is closing for work on St Anne’s Road bridge.The M67 is closing for work on St Anne’s Road bridge.
The M67 is closing for work on St Anne’s Road bridge. | Google

It is closing to allow repairs on a bridge, according to National Highways. The closed section is between J1a and J3 eastbound and between J3 & J1a westbound.

The detour runs via Mottram in Longendale, Stalybridge and Ashton-under-Lyne before reconnecting with the M60.

Related topics:MotoristsSheffieldManchesterNational Highways

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