News · 4 August 2026

M67 shut in both directions near Manchester due to police incident

Drivers face major delays as a stretch of the M67 in Tameside is closed in both directions on Tuesday. Law enforcement authorities in Greater Manchester announced that the highway will stay closed for the majority of the day due to an active situation. Authorities have urged motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 August 2026 at 11:03

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