Motorists have been warned of widespread disruption as £300m of improvement work is set to begin across a stretch of Greater Manchester motorway.
Road closures, diversions and temporary speed limits will be in place at Simister Island in Bury from Saturday, as work begins on a £255m-£296m project at Junction 18 of the M60.
The ring road will be closed in both directions between Junctions 17 and 18 over the course of two weekends – 26 September to 28 September and 10 October to 12 October.
National Highways has advised road users to expect “severe congestion” and to “avoid travelling” in the area during the weekend – adding “it’s going to be busy”.