Drivers facing slow-moving traffic after M62 collision

Drivers are experiencing delays on the M62 eastbound this morning, between junction six and junction eight. <i>(Image: National Highways)</i>
Drivers are experiencing delays on the M62 eastbound this morning, between junction six and junction eight. (Image: National Highways)
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Drivers are facing slow traffic this morning, following an earlier collision on the M62 eastbound.

A lane had been closed due to an accident on the M62 eastbound at junction eight for Burtonwood Road.

The collision was first reported at 7.08 this morning, Tuesday.

The motorway has since been fully reopened, but drivers are still facing slow-moving traffic.

Delays of around eleven minutes between junction six for Tarbock Island and junction eight for Burtonwood are expected.

An average speed 15 mph is currently being reported.

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