Traffic on the M62 motorway came to a standstill this morning due to a crash. The westbound lanes were closed near Rochdale, according to National Highways, with the incident occurring between junction 22 for Denshaw and junction 21 for Rochdale.
National Highways specified that the crash involved only one vehicle and resulted in a spillage affecting all lanes of the carriageway. The agency informed the public that the westbound stretch between junctions 22 and 21 had reopened after the collision and spillage cleanup.
The delays caused by the incident also impacted a football game, causing a delay in the kick-off time. South Liverpool FC announced the delay for their match, attributing it to traffic congestion resulting from the M62 incident.
While traffic has eased on the M62, congestion persists in the westbound lanes between junctions 24 and 22, with normal traffic flow not expected until later in the afternoon. National Highways warned drivers of delays of up to 90 minutes in the affected area.
Social media users shared updates on the situation, with some reporting significant standstills and advising others to avoid the area. National Highways also reported a separate closure on the M6 motorway due to a multi-vehicle collision, causing delays and lane closures in the northbound direction near Warrington.
Football fans expressed concerns over road closures affecting their travel to games, with supporters of various teams posting about the disruptions caused by the M62 closure. Delays on the M62 westbound were expected to continue, with drivers advised to follow diversion routes and expect delays of at least an hour.
National Highways traffic officers and cleanup crews were working to clear the spillage and assess the road surface for safety. Drivers caught within the closure were being released via the hard shoulder past the scene. The agency emphasized the need for caution due to the fuel spillage across all lanes of the carriageway.
