Carriageway repairs to begin on M60 through Stockport

Highways England is to begin major repairs to the carriageway on the M60 in Stockport, between Junctions 1 and 2.

Last year, an investigation was carried out to understand why the carriageway on this stretch of the motorway continued to deteriorate. Work revealed that the concrete beneath the carriageway is significantly damaged.

Highways England will begin repair work on the M60 through Stockport from 10th March 2021 with most of the work being undertaken at night to minimise disruption to traffic flow; however, some overnight closures of the entire carriageway will be required to guarantee the safety of workers.

For the most damaged sections, workers will excavate 100m long sections to a significant depth in order to remove all the damaged layers before then securing pre-fabricated steel to the existing concrete. Fast-setting concrete will then poured to reinstate the foundations. Once the concrete is set, the carriageway will be resurfaced with a new, quieter, road surface, and white lines and road studs will be reinstated.

The clockwise carriageway of the M60 will also be subject to a full weekend closure for two weekends in March. A diversion will be in place using the A560 between Junction 1 at the Pyramid to Junction 2 at Abney Hall, Cheadle. Closures will take place:

• 9pm Friday 12 March to 5am Monday 15 March
• 9pm Friday 19 March to 5am Monday 22 March

As the progress of repairs is subject to clement weather conditions, should either of the weekend closures be cancelled, a closure from 9pm Friday 26 March to 5am Monday 29 March may also take place.

Highways England expect to complete these repairs by the end of April 2021.

Highways England operates, maintains and improves the motorways and major A-roads across the North-west.