Drivers are being advised to avoid a stretch of the M60 while work takes place this weekend.

National Highways is carrying out work River Irk bridge near junction 19 ( Heaton Park ) of motorway.

A closure will be in place on the anti-clockwise carriageway between junction 21 and 19 while roadworks are set up.

The road will be shut to traffic between 10pm on Friday, September 12, and 6am on Saturday as a result.

Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here

From 6am on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, there will be a single lane running between Junction 20 and Junction 19, with a 50mph speed limit.

The M60 anti-clockwise will also be shut between Junction 21 and Junction 19 between 9pm on Sunday and 5am on Monday while the road

See Full Page