Severe delays on M62 due to heavy snow

Lane closures have been implemented between J20 and J24 in both directions

There are severe delays on the M62 between Junction 20 (Rochdale) and Junction 24 (Huddersfield) due to heavy snow in the area.

Lane closures have been implemented between J20 and J24 in both directions to ensure traffic is using lanes that have been treated and have remained relatively clear from snow.

Prior to lane closures being installed, traffic was slow due to the weather and driving conditions and as traffic attempted to use the overtaking lanes, they were becoming stuck.

There are currently delays of over 3 hours above usual journey times on the eastbound carriageway between J20 and J24. There are delays of at least 90 minutes above usual journey times on the westbound carriageway between J24 and J22 (Denshaw).

At the time of publication, there are currently 17 miles of congestion between J20 and J24.

After yesterday’s severe weather alert National Highways staff spent the day spreading salt on key routes in preparation for the testing conditions. The alert continued into this morning.

National Highways is asking everyone travelling in the region to consider if their journey is essential and to go prepared. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting www.trafficengland.com and the Twitter account @HighwaysNWEST. For urgent real-time assistance, the 24/7 contact centre team is able to provide up-to-the minute information on 0300 123 5000.