Traffic Chaos on M62 as Lorry Crash Causes Full Motorway Shutdown
Right now, the M62 is experiencing major disruption due to a serious incident that unfolded in the early hours of the morning. If you're heading anywhere near Warrington, especially around junction 9, it's a situation you’ll want to avoid. Just after 3:00 AM on Friday, June 13, a lorry collided with the bridge railings on the A49 Winwick Road, which runs directly above the M62. What followed was more than just a crash—it led to a significant fuel spillage that’s had far-reaching effects on traffic in both directions of the motorway.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and it wasn’t long before National Highways made the call to shut down the M62 in both directions. That’s right—completely closed. And that closure has triggered hours of tailbacks, congestion, and mounting frustration for drivers stuck in the chaos. Some people have reported being stuck since as early as 6:30 AM, barely moving, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) posting about still being at the Burtonwood services slip road with no progress hours later.
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The issue wasn’t just the crash—it’s the fuel spill. Diesel leaked from the lorry down onto the M62 below, requiring a full-scale clean-up operation. That includes not just cleaning the spill, but also repairing the damaged barriers. As a result, National Highways has advised that delays could easily stretch beyond 60 minutes, and the motorway is likely to remain closed for several more hours.
Traffic is being diverted via slip roads at junction 9, but those alternative routes are also under heavy pressure, with congestion backing up to junction 10 westbound and junction 7 eastbound. Even the M6 near the Croft Interchange has started to feel the ripple effect of this incident, with one lane closed and more queues forming.
The positive news, if there is any in this, is that there have been no reports of injuries. Cheshire Police have confirmed this in their official statement, adding that their teams are working in collaboration with National Highways and other emergency crews to resolve the situation as quickly and safely as possible. But for now, motorists are being strongly urged to avoid the area altogether and to seek alternative routes.
So if you’re planning a trip through that corridor—pause. Check traffic updates. Give yourself extra time or find another way around. This is a stark reminder of how one incident can trigger a cascade of disruption across an entire region’s road network. We’ll continue following the situation, but as it stands, the M62 remains a major no-go zone. Stay safe and informed out there.
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