Severe delays for rush hour traffic as person falls from motorway bridge – live updates

What we all know up to now

The M66 is closed southbound between the A56 and J1 close to Ramsbottom after an individual is reported to have fallen from a bridge. The street was initially closed in each instructions, nevertheless, the northbound carriageway has since reopened.

Emergency providers are working on the scene with Higher Manchester police main the response. Site visitors Officers are on scene and helping with site visitors administration. The air ambulance was mentioned to be on scene.

A diversion route is in place: Depart the A56 southbound on the A56/A676 Rbt.

At A56/A676 rbt, take second exit onto A56 EB Wooden Lane

At A56 (Wooden Lane)/A56 (Whalley Highway) Jct, flip proper onto A56 SB Whalley Highway.

At A56/M66 Jct 1, flip left and rejoin the M66 SB at J1.

If this closure impacts in your deliberate route, please enable additional journey time. Plan forward, chances are you’ll want to re-route and even delay your journey.

Additional data is accessible from Nationwide Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com web site and journey apps, or through our regional twitter feed. Our 24/7 contact centre crew can also be out there to supply as much as the minute data on 0300 123 5000.