There are long queues on the M62 this morning due to ‘ongoing roadworks’.
According to the National Roads Authority, the planned works were due to finish by 6am this morning on the western section of the motorway, from junction 20 for Rochdale to junction 19 for Heywood. But “due to an abnormal load movement” they have now been overrun.
The highway closure is expected to continue until 7:30 a.m. Traffic is heavy until the closure and long queues are forming.
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National Highways said: “The M62 in Greater Manchester remains closed between J20 (A627) and J19 (Heywood) this morning, due to planned works extending beyond the agreed completion time of 06:00 due to abnormal load movement. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least 07:30.
“Traffic is being diverted to local roads. If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow additional travel time. Plan ahead, you may wish to change your route or even delay your journey.”
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07:26Ashlie Blakey
Traffic is now “back to normal”
According to the Inrix traffic alert service, traffic has now “returned to normal”.
All lanes have been reopened.
We will end our live coverage here.
07:10The important event
The M62 is now open between J20 and J19, but 30-minute delays and four-mile queues remain
“Please allow extra time if traveling in the area.”
07:03Ashlie Blakey
“Very slow traffic” in the area
Traffic is “very slow” on the westbound carriageway, according to the Inrix traffic alert service.
Congestion returns beyond junction 21 towards Milnrow.
07:01Ashlie Blakey
“We are working hard to ensure that the closure is lifted as quickly as possible.”
National Highways said the closure of J20 to J19 will be lifted “as soon as possible”.
