An accident in Alderley Edge led to road diversions and huge tailbacks during rush hour last night.
The collision between a Triumph motorbike and Mitsubishi Cult car took place at 5.50pm.
The 26-year-old motorcyclist was taken to Macclesfield Hospital and treated for bruising.
A police spokeswoman said: "Nobody was arrested and no further action will be taken."
The road re-opened at 6.46pm.