Stretch of motorway to close for bridge works

A section of motorway will soon close for work to be carried out on an ageing bridge.

St Anne's Road bridge in Denton in Tameside, Greater Manchester which crosses the M67 is being replaced due to long-term safety concerns, National Highways said.

The closure will be in place from 21:00 GMT on Friday, 4 April to 05:00 on Monday, 7 April with the motorway shut between Junction 1A at Denton and Junction 3 at Hyde during these times.

The latest phase in the project follows final demolition works of the old bridge at the end of last year.

National Highways said the next phase would involve the construction of the new bridge deck and involves some overnight motorway closures.

The same diversion routes used for each weekend closure will be in place.

Drivers travelling between Manchester (M60) and the A57 Snake Pass and A628 will be able to follow a signed diversion.

Those on longer journeys can also consider using the alternative M62 trans-Pennine route between Manchester and Leeds, the motorway operator added.

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