Extra Lanes Open On M62 Near Warrington

Drivers on essential journeys along the M62 between Warrington and Manchester can now use extra lanes to reach their destinations.

Highways England has opened a fourth lane in each direction on the nine-mile stretch of motorway which links the M6 (junction 10) to the M60 and M602 (junction 12).

People are being reminded that they must stay at home to stop the spread of coronavirus, and should only travel for the specific reasons the government has set out.

A 50mph speed limit will remain in place on the M62 during the next few months for safety reasons while work takes place to install, test and commission new technology along the route.

Highways England will continue to provide a free recovery service during this work, and drivers will be able to use one of 11 new emergency areas if they experience difficulties on the motorway.

CCTV cameras will also continue to monitor the motorway 24 hours a day and control room operators will be able to reduce the speed limit to 40mph and display warning messages during incidents.

A variable speed limit of up to 70mph will be introduced on the motorway later in the year to help improve the flow of traffic and prevent stop-start conditions.

All Highways England sites have strict safeguarding measures, in line with Public Health England guidance, to prevent the spread of COVID19 and no sites are open to the public.

More details on the M62 smart motorway project are available at www.highwaysengland.co.uk/m62j10to12.