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🕐 Last verified 3 Mar, 16:45

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM602
DirectionWestbound
RegionNorth West
CountySalford District
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 3 Mar, 15:33
Cleared16:45
Lasted1h 12m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-19749778
Views101

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The M602 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:15 and 17:30 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent M602 incidents

4 incidents and roadworks logged on the M602 in the last 30 days. Times are UK time.

M602 westbound within J1 | Westbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 01:06 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionTue 23 Jun, 12:26 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionFri 19 Jun, 18:19 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionMon 15 Jun, 13:03 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionThu 11 Jun, 18:28 link road from M602 J1 westbound to M60 J12 clockwise | Clockwise | CongestionThu 30 Apr, 19:21
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Is the M602 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 16:45 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. See the M602 right now.

What happened on the M602 on 3 Mar 2026?

Crash on the M602 westbound J1 to J12 in Salford District, reported at 15:33 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. Cleared at 16:45.

How long did it last?

1h 12m, from 15:33 UK time on Tue 3 Mar.

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