News in brief

Published: 08 July 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M62 Eastbound - M62 eastbound between J10 and J11 | Eastbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 8 July 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:30 and 05:45 on 8 July 2025. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.No Delay, 3.22 miles of Newton-le-Willows.

M62 Eastbound - M62 eastbound between J10 and J11 | Eastbound | Congestion Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 8 July 2025. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.Congestion, 2.57 miles of Newton-le-Willows.

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