The junction which has been closed on the M66
The M66 at Junction One near Ramsbottom has been closed.
Highways England confirmed on Twitter at 4.30pm that the exit sliproad on the northbound carriageway had been closed due to a burst water pipe.
A diversion has been put in place.
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