For the latest Oldham news sign up to the MyOldham newsletter here One lane of the M62 has been closed after a crash which left the road in need of emergency repairs.
A collision on the eastbound carriageway of the major route earlier this morning closed a section of the hard shoulder and the inside lane between junction 21 for Milnrow, and junction 22 for Denshaw.
Traffic has been building throughout the morning, with congestion currently backing up to junction 20 for Rochdale. Drivers have been urged to leave more time for their journeys than usual if they're travelling in the area, with traffic speeds dropping to under 30mph around junction 21.
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