Warrington endures more gridlock following M62 closure

WARRINGTON endured gridlock again during the rush hour period and into the evening following a collision which resulted in the closure of the M62 near Warrington.

The incident involved an overturned car from which a woman, who suffered serious head injuries, had to be freed by firefighters.

The road was closed in both directions while the air ambulance was allowed to land.

The eastbound carriageway has since reopened, but the westbound carriageway remained closed while investigation work was carried out.

The M62 J9 westbound access (Winwick / Warrington) was also closed for Carriageway Lane Management with normal traffic conditions expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 4 February.

The M62 J8 westbound access (Burtonwood) was also closed due to the Overturned Vehicle with normal traffic conditions expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 4 February.

A stranded vehicle on the M6 near Warrington caused further traffic issues as more traffic diverted through Warrington.

The delays also resulted in a delayed kick off kick-off for Liverpool v Shrewsbury in the FA Cup replay at Anfield.

More than 8,000 Shrewsbury fans were travelling to the game.

M62 closed in both directions as air ambulance attends overturned vehicle

Traffic across #warrington is as bad as I’ve seen it due to issues on the #M62 and #M6 – if you can avoid going into town or can do a late shift to clear your desk I would suggest you do so! 🚗 🚙 🚌 🚛 🚗 🚛

— Gary Skentelbery (@GarySkent) February 4, 2020

Could be here all night😟#M62 pic.twitter.com/MVdGcDE3nf

— john martin (@johnmartin3003) February 4, 2020

Looks like I’m missing but hoping the match is on Merseyside tonight so I can listen from a motorway. Sorry dad.#M62

— Pete Brown (@penofpetebrown) February 4, 2020

One accident on the #m62 and the amount of people who have blocked junctions and gone though red lights, wrong lanes, cut in on the local roads is unbelivable. If i had a £1 @cheshirepolice could have thier own helicopter… #idiots

— Kev Sheridan (@sherrec) February 4, 2020

#M62 #Westbound #closed long delays, queueing traffic due to #accident, an overturned car that has left the road involved from J8 A5281 Burtonwood Road (#WarringtonWest / Burtonwood) to J7 A57 Warrington Road (#RainhillStoops). Congestion to J10 (M6 #Croft interchange).

— 5 live Travel (@bbc5livetravel) February 4, 2020

The #M6 northbound #J21 (#Woolston #Warrington) to #J21A (#CroftInterchange #M62) 2 lanes have been closed due to a stranded vehicle. Traffic Officers & Recovery are on their way to the area.

— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) February 4, 2020