The M62 is fully closed in both directions between junctions six and seven near Warrington following a police incident, causing delays of around 50 minutes.
Merseyside Police are on the scene. Drivers are facing three-mile queues up to the closure.
Police incident shuts motorway
National Highways said in a post on X: "#M62 both directions in #Merseyside between J6 #M57 & J7 #Widnes. The road has been blocked due to a @MerseyPolice led incident. Current delays of 50 minutes on the approach, with 3 miles of congestion."
Delays and congestion reported
The motorway is shut in both directions between junctions six and seven. Drivers are advised to expect significant disruption while the incident is being dealt with.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
