All lanes have been closed in both directions on the M62 due to a police incident. The motorway has been shut down between junction 8 Burtonwood Road (Warrington West/Burtonwood) and junction 7 Warrington Road (Rainhill Stoops) this morning, Monday, October 5.
Severe delays reported
The AA Roadwatch reported severe delays of around 90 minutes on the westbound carriageway between junction 8 and junction 7. Delays of around 30 minutes are reported on the eastbound carriageway between junction 6 (Tarbock Island) and junction 7 (Rainhill Stoops).
The slip roads at each junction are also closed.
