TRAFFIC is easing on the M62 following delays due to an overturned trailer today, Thursday.

There was congestion on the westbound motorway this morning between junction 20 at the Eccles Interchange and junction 11 at Birchwood.

Lane one was blocked but it has since been reopened.

The trailer was reportedly carrying a digger on the back.

Travel disruption has been reported across the town as Storm Hector sweeps across the north west. More here.