Three lanes on the M62 were closed tonight after a crash involving multiple vehicles occurred. Motorists experienced delays of 90 minutes due to the collision between Junction 11 at Birchwood and Junction 12 at Eccles Interchange on the M60. National Highways has confirmed that the lanes have reopened.
Specific details regarding the crash have not yet been disclosed. All lanes are now operational, and the incident has been resolved, as reported by traffic site Inrix.
National Highways anticipates normal traffic conditions between 8.30pm and 8.45pm tonight. Traffic on the roads is now flowing more smoothly, evident from a live feed from a motorway camera.
Drivers should still expect delays as one lane remains closed. Recovery has been arranged for the vehicles involved in the collision, according to National Highways. Traffic officers are present at the scene to assist with traffic management.
National Highways has announced that three out of the four lanes are now open, with one lane still closed for ongoing work. The incident has led to delays of 90 minutes on the motorway, but normal traffic conditions are expected to resume by 7.30pm.
In an update, National Highways confirmed the presence of officers in Greater Manchester managing the situation. The Manchester Evening News reported that three of the four lanes on the motorway were closed, contributing to the delays.
The multi-vehicle collision on the M62 is causing disruptions this evening, with three lanes affected by the incident.