Drivers on the M62 are facing delays of up to an hour and queues of eight miles after a crash closed lanes on the eastbound side of the motorway on Thursday morning, October 22.
All traffic was initially held between junction 11 for Birchwood and junction 12 for the Eccles Interchange. National Highways reported two lane closures and delays of 40 minutes as Greater Manchester Police and fire services attended the scene at 7.30am.
Delays Worsen
In a further update, issued at 8am, National Highways said drivers were facing delays of an hour, with queues spanning eight miles.
The incident has caused significant disruption for commuters on one of the region's busiest motorways.
Impact on Travel
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys while emergency services continue to respond to the crash.
Traffic is expected to remain heavy until the scene is cleared and lanes are reopened.
