Key Events
Long delays expected
We’re going to wrap up today’s live updates now - traffic is clearing now both sides of the M62 have reopened but delays are expected this evening.
Drive safe everyone.
Traffic in Holmfirth
Here’s the picture in Holmfirth:
Traffic map: Queues easing
Here’s the latest Google Traffic map - some red areas, but much clearer for Huddersfield drivers
Highways England: M62 fully reopened
“The M62 near Oldham and Rochdale in Greater Manchester has now fully reopened following this morning’s serious collision.
“Both carriageways of the motorway between junction 20 and Oldham and junction 21 at Milnrow were closed at around 9.35am earlier today (Monday 4 July) following a serious collision.
“The eastbound carriageway reopened at 3.30pm. The westbound carriageway reopened shortly after 4.45pm.
“Drivers should check travel conditions before setting out on journeys as there are likely to be residual delays along the motorway.”
Westbound carriage way reopens
The westbound carriage way has reopened - people are advised to drive carefully and be wary of rush hour queues
Update from Greater Manchester Police
Officers have now spoken with the family of the man that has died. Formal ID has not yet taken place.
The man and woman who were injured remain in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
The Eastbound carriageway of the M62 has now been opened. The Westbound carriageway of the M62, from J21 to J20, remains closed but officers are hoping to be able to open this in the next hour.
Highways England update: M62 westbound unlikely to reopen before rush hour
Drivers heading out of West Yorkshire towards Manchester are being advised the closure of the westbound M62 around Oldham and Rochdale is unlikely to be lifted before the start to this evening’s peak travel period.
Both carriageways of the motorway between junction 20 and Oldham and junction 21 at Milnrow were closed at around 9.35am earlier today (Monday 4 July) following a serious collision.
The eastbound carriageway reopened at 3.30pm. Police investigation work along the westbound carriageway is continuing which will need to be followed by barrier repairs and the recovery of vehicles from the scene. The westbound carriageway is unlikely to open again before 4.30pm.
Drivers needing to use the westbound M62 are advised to avoid the area – by choosing an alternative route or delaying their journeys until after the carriageway has reopened and residual queues have cleared.
Eastbound carriageway could open in next 10 minutes
Police told us they hope to have the eastbound carriageway open in the next five to 10 minutes.
However the westbound is likely to be closed until around 4.30pm
Latest picture of crash scene
Eastbound carriageway appears clear, but looks like the westbound side will be closed for a while yet
