Police said there will be ‘severe disruption’ following the gig due to the closure of the M60
Police said there will be ‘severe disruption’ following the gig due to the closure of the M60(Image: Claire Swindles)
‘Thousands of Oasis fans’ are said to be impacted by a major closure on the M60 following the tragic death of a man on Sunday (July 20).
A man died after being ‘hit by a vehicle’ near J20, with police, paramedics and fire crews racing to the scene and shutting the motorway in both directions amid investigations.
Diversion routes were put in place throughout the evening, as Oasis fans ditched their cars and walked along the carriageway in a bid to make the concert earlier on Sunday afternoon.
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Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the motorway would be closed until at least midnight between junctions 19 and 21, in both directions, while investigations continued.
Traffic on the M60(Image: MEN MEDIA)
The force said it was likely to impact ‘thousands of Oasis fans’ leaving Heaton Park that were being picked up or had travelled from further afield by car, and that those using the roads should prepare for ‘severe delays’ on Sunday night.
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A statement read: “We’re warning of severe delays on the M60 tonight after a fatal incident earlier on Sunday. Both directions are expected to remain closed between junctions 19 and 21 until midnight.
“This may impact the thousands of people who are at tonight’s final Oasis concert at Heaton Park. We will have a large number of police resources on the motorway and on local roads to help minimise disruption for concertgoers, the public, and partners.
“We strongly advise people to avoid travelling in the area if they can. Those planning to travel must prepare for severe delays and plan their journey ahead. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation.”
Traffic stuck within the closure was later turned around and released by Highways officials and police on Sunday evening, with a large closure remaining in place in both directions.
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