The M66 northbound carriageway is shut at Junction 4 (Simister Island). The closure was first reported at around 1.35pm. Traffic is being diverted via the junction's slip road. Inrix, the traffic ...

North West Motorway Police said the M66 northbound carriage re-opened just after 09:00 GMT. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to ...