Snow Causes Travel Mayhem with Major Delays on M56, M60, and M62
Heavy snowfall in Greater Manchester leads to severe delays and impassable roads, affecting commuters across the region.
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Greater Manchester: Wow, the weather really threw a curveball today! A surprise snowstorm has made driving a total nightmare. The M56, M60, and M62 are all jammed up with long delays.
People are stuck in traffic on the M60, with backups stretching from Stockport to Barton. And it’s not just the motorways; many local roads are completely blocked by snow.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for snow and ice until 11 AM, especially for areas like Wigan, where schools are closing down. Parts of Manchester, Stockport, and Trafford are seeing heavy snowfall, making it tough for drivers.
Here’s a quick rundown of the major issues:
- M56 is crawling in both directions from Wythenshawe to Princess Parkway.
- M60 has severe delays between Barton and Stockport Pyramid.
- M62 eastbound has one lane closed due to an overturned vehicle.
- Queues on the M62 in both directions because of ice.
- A555 is completely closed from Poynton to Handforth.
- A56 Chester Road in Trafford is impassable due to snow.
- A560 Altrincham Road is also blocked between the M56 and A56 Church Street.
- A57 Snake Pass is just about passable.
- A572 Manchester Road in Leigh is impassable between Twist Lane and Church Road.
- A573 Warrington Road in Wigan is blocked between Darlington Street and the East Lancs.
- A577 Wigan Road is impassable due to snow.
- A579 Atherleigh Way is also blocked.
- A58 Park Road in Hindley is impassable.
- A5209 Crow Orchard Road in Standish is blocked.
- A6144 Manchester Road in Partington is impassable.
- Brooklands Road in Timperley is also blocked.
This is a breaking news story, so stay tuned for updates!