M62 Merseyside traffic RECAP: 'Police-led incident' closes motorway overnight

NewsLiverpool NewsM62LIVE EVENT ENDEDUpdated 1 min agoMotorists are urged to avoid the motorway if possiblePeter Hennessy UK & World News EditorUpdated 02:07, 02 Aug 2026A 'police-led incident' has closed the M62 overnight.There is queueing traffic between junction 7 and junction 6 in the early hours of Sunday morning, August 2. The motorway has been closed in both directions.A National Highways spokesperson said: "Traffic officers are on scene dealing with traffic management. There are delays up to 10 minutes on the approach with one mile of congestion."Below is a recap of our live coverage of the incident.‌Today02:07 BSTMotorway reopens after earlier incidentThe M62 has now reopened after the earlier incident.That brings our live coverage to an end.Today01:47 BSTDiversion route for eastb