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🕐 Last verified 18 Mar, 17:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA627(M)
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorth West
CountyRochdale District
Category (NH)Vehicle Fire
ReportedWed 18 Mar, 15:50
Cleared17:05
Lasted1h 14m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather⛅ Partly cloudy
ReferenceREF-24534941

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A627(M) northbound within J2 | Northbound | Vehicle Fire

Location : The A627M northbound at junction J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 18 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Is the A627(M) closed?

Not because of this vehicle fire. It cleared at 17:05 UK time on Wed 18 Mar. See the A627(M) right now.

What happened on the A627(M) on 18 Mar 2026?

Vehicle fire on the A627(M) northbound at J2 in Rochdale District, reported at 15:50 UK time on Wed 18 Mar. Cleared at 17:05.

How long did it last?

1h 14m, from 15:50 UK time on Wed 18 Mar.

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