M62 diversions in place after serious crash near Rochdale

The M62 is closed westbound between J20 (Rochdale) and J19 (Heywood) following a serious collision.

An Air Ambulance has attended.

The eastbound carriageway is currently blocked J19-J20 at Rochdale and Heywood.

There are delays of 60 minutes on the M62 eastbound J18-J19.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

A spokesman for National Highways said: “North West Motorway Police Group have requested a closure westbound between J20 and J19. It is anticipated that accident investigations will be requied.

“National Highways traffic officers are providing assistance with road closures.”

DIVERSIONS

Traffic travelling westbound is advised to follow the solid circle diversion route:

Leave the M62 westbound at J20.

At M62 Jct 20/A627(M) Roundaboutt, take first exit onto A627(M) Southbound and follow for 1.7km.

Leave A627(M) at A627(M)/Slattocks Link Road Roundabout.

At A627(M)/Slattocks Link Road Roundabout, take second exit onto Slattocks Link Road Westbound and follow for 1.1km.

At Slattocks Link Road/A664 Rondabout, take third exit onto A664 Westbound Slattocks Link and follow for 2.2km.

At A664/A6046 Jct, turn right onto A6046 Norhbound Hollin Lane and follow for 2.6km.

At A6046/M62 Jct 19 Roundabout, take first exit and rejoin M62 Westbound.

The spokesman added: “If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.

“Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via our regional X feed.

“Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”