Heavy traffic on M62 during rush hour as issue arises

One lane had to be shut on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 this evening. This was due to a broken-down vehicle between junction 26 (M606/Chain Bar) and junction 27 (Gildersome). It was first reported at 5.24pm, according to the AA.

A motorist heading the other way just before 6pm said there were "big problems" on the eastbound carriageway, with three lanes of solid queueing traffic. They added: "Traffic going towards Leeds is totally stuck". Chain Bar roundabout was also experiencing heavy congestion as a knock-on effect.

The lane was reopened just after 6pm but it took around 45 minutes before traffic returned to normal.