LIVE: M62, M60, M6, M61, M67, M56 and M66 traffic as rain batters region

Greater Manchester's roads are starting to get busy as another working day begins. Drivers are being warned to expect tricky conditions this morning (October 13) as the region is battered by heavy rain.

Meanwhile, traffic was stopped on the M60 clockwise between junctions 16 and 17, due to a vehicle fire. All lanes have since reopened, but there are long delays. A yellow Met Office weather warning for rain is currently in force across Greater Manchester.

The warning lasts until 8pm, although forecasters are expecting conditions to improve in our area this afternoon. The Met Office says drivers should expect 'some disruption to travel during Friday', including some spray and flooding on roads. Queues are beginning to build on the region's motorways and major roads.

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Motorways including the M62, M60 and M61 are likely to get busy ahead of rush hour. Major roads in and out of the region's towns will also see some delays.

We'll keep you up to date with the latest on Greater Manchester's roads and motorways below. The blog will be updated throughout the day.

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Here are the latest incidents affecting the region's roads:

Traffic is being allowed to move on the clockwise M60 near Prestwich following the earlier vehicle fire.

All lanes have reopened but slow traffic remains in the area.

There are currently 40-minute delays approaching