NewsUK NewsGreater Manchester PoliceDetectives from Greater Manchester Police said the motorway had been closed after workers made the shocking discovery between junctions three and four on the M67 in Tameside11:22, 04 Aug 2026Updated 11:42, 04 Aug 2026Part of a motorway near Manchester has been closed after suspected human remains were discovered close to the carriageway.‌Greater Manchester Police says detectives believe they have identified suspected human remains found close to the M67 in Tameside.‌A force spokesperson added: “Officers were called shortly after 11pm on Monday, August 3 2026, by road workers who made the discovery close to a bridge between junctions three and four.‌"We are working with specialist teams to understand the circumstances behind this incident."The road will be closed between junctions three and four while detectives carry out their investigation. Please continue to avoid the area and we will provide updates when we have them."‌The motorway is closed eastbound between junctions three at Hyde and four at Hattersley. National Highways says the motorway is likely to remain closed throughout the day “due to the nature of the incident”, the Manchester Evening News reported. The westbound carriageway opened at 9am.In a statement National Highways said: “The M67 in Greater Manchester is closed eastbound between J3 (Hyde) and J4 (Hattersley) due to a Greater Manchester Police led incident which occurred yesterday evening."The road was closed in both directions, circa 09:00 police confirmed the westbound carriageway has reopened.Article continues below"Police continue to carry out detailed investigations at the scene to establish the circumstances of the incident. National Highways supports this work by maintaining traffic management."There is currently no estimated time for reopening of the eastbound carriageway."Earlier today traffic was being diverted along the A57 Mottram Road, between Hyde and Hattersley.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Greater Manchester PoliceMotorwaysBreaking News