THERE are long delays and queueing traffic for seven miles on the M62 eastbound at junction 10 for Croft.

Congestion is beyond junction 8 at Burtonwood after an accident early this morning was followed by a broken down van closing a lane.

The accident happened near to the slip road with the M6 early this morning, Wednesday, and two lanes were closed in the roadworks area.

All lanes were reopened at 6.40am but the long delays remain in place.

One lane ius now blocked due to broken down van at junction 11 for Birchwood.

Travel time is around 55 minutes with lane three blocked.

There was also a separate breakdown on the opposite side, which was cleared by 8.15am.