M62 LIVE traffic updates as long queues build due to 'overrunning roadworks'

There are long queues on the M62 this morning due to 'overrunning roadworks'.

According to National Highways, the planned works were due to end at 6am this morning on the westbound stretch of the motorway from junction 20 for Rochdale to junction 19 for Heywood. But 'due to an abnormal load movement', they are now overrunning.

The closure on the motorway is expected to now remain in place until 7.30am. Traffic is heavy up to the closure, with long queues building.

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National Highways said: "The M62 in Greater Manchester remains closed between J20 (A627) and J19 (Heywood) this morning, due to planned works overrunning their pre-agreed end time of 06:00 due to an abnormal load movement. It is anticipated that the closure will remain in place until at least 07:30.

"Traffic is being diverted via local roads. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

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According to traffic alert service Inrix, traffic has now 'returned to normal'.

All lanes have been reopened.

We will end our live coverage here.

'Please allow extra time if travelling in the area'.

#M62 westbound between J20 #Rochdale & J19 #Middleton/#Heywood is now open following overnight works which overran their pre-agreed end time.

Delays of 30 minutes and approx. 4 miles of congestion remain on approach.

Please allow extra journey time if travelling in the area. pic.twitter.com/aNhW1QlKMF

According to traffic alert service Inrix, traffic is 'very slow' on the westbound