LENGTHY delays were reported on the M62 near Warrington on Monday morning while a major clean-up operation took place following a multi-vehicle collision.
Lanes one and two of the motorway remain closed westbound at Burtonwood between junction 8 (Warrington) and junction 7 (Widnes) heading towards Liverpool.
With more than 4.5 miles of congestion motorists were warned to expect delays of at least 45 minutes while a major clean-up operation takes place throughout the morning following a large spillage.
It’s understood at least one vehicle left the carriageway following the collision.
UPDATED 1pm – The incident has since been cleared.
2 lanes (of 3) remain closed on the #M62 westbound in #Cheshire between J8 (#Warrington) and J7 (#Widnes) following a collision which has resulted in a large spillage on the road surface.
Clear-up works will be ongoing throughout the morning. 4.5 miles of congestion on approach. pic.twitter.com/7S6FumvP1z
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) August 8, 2022
