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The broken down lorry on the M62 near Birchwood

Up to four miles of congestion on M62 at Birchwood following lorry breakdown

By Gary Skentelbery on 26th July 2023 5:50 pm News

LENGTHY delays with up to four miles of congestion were being reported on the M62 near Birchwood, Warrington, during the peak rush hour traffic following a lorry breakdown.

Lanes 1 and 2 were CLOSED on the M62 eastbound between J11 Birchwood, Warrington and J12#M60 due to the broken down Heavy Goods Vehicle.

Recovery has been arranged and is en-route.

As of 5pm there were currently delays of 30 mins and approx and 4 miles of congestion.
For the latest traffic situation check out the twitter feed below.

Lanes 1 and 2 are CLOSED on the #M62 eastbound between J11 #Birchwood #Warrington and J12 #M60 due to a broken down Heavy Goods Vehicle.

Recovery has been arranged and is en-route.

There are currently delays of 30 mins and approx. 4 miles of congestion pic.twitter.com/9pT66StOKg

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) July 26, 2023

Up to four miles of congestion reported on the M62 near Birchwood

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.