Major Greater Manchester road CLOSED due to 'police incident'

Police closed part of a major Greater Manchester road at rush hour following an 'incident'. Officers were at the scene on the A666 St Peters Way, in Bolton, this morning (September 12).

The road was closed southbound, between Bradford Street and Kearsley Island. Traffic was diverted away from the road.

A spokesperson for North West Motorway Police tweeted: "There is currently a full closure on St Peters Way (A666) Southbound due to a police incident. Traffic being brought off at Bradford Street.

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"There is a full closure between there and Kearsley Island. Northbound is open."

Greater Manchester Police confirmed it was responding to concerns for a person's welfare. The road reopened by 9.45am.

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Congestion in the area is now easing, according to Inrix.

Traffic is now able to use the A666 again following the earlier incident.

There are also delays nearby on the M61 southbound this morning, between junction four at Farnworth and the Swinton Interchange, at the M60.

There is currently heavy traffic on roads near the town centre, including Bury Road, while the incident is ongoing.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed it is responding to concerns for a person's welfare.

Traffic is being taken from the A666 this morning.

There is currently a full closure on St Peters Way (A666) Southbound due to a police incident. Traffic being brought off at