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M62 traffic at 04:01 on Monday 12 October: road closed westbound until 06:00 · 5 closures tonight.
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🟢 Clear · 🟡 Delays nearby · 🔴 Severe/Crash · Status labels: 💥 CRASH · ❌ CLOSED · 🐌 SLOW · 🚧 WORKS · ⚠️ HAZARD
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The M62 carries up to 150,115 vehicles a day at its busiest stretch (J26–J27), including 18,319 HGVs — the 9th busiest motorway in Britain. Official Department for Transport counts, 2025.
| Road | Busiest stretch | Vehicles/day | HGVs/day | HGV share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M25 | near J14 | 212,636 | 14,853 | 7% |
| M6 | J20–J21 | 187,521 | 23,492 | 12.5% |
| M56 | J3–J4 | 179,634 | 7,547 | 4.2% |
| M1 | near J9 | 162,446 | 19,151 | 11.8% |
| M8 | J16–J17 | 158,065 | 7,214 | 4.6% |
| M4 | near J4 | 156,491 | 6,249 | 4% |
| M62 ◀ | J26–J27 | 150,115 | 18,319 | 12.2% |
Measured from 241 incidents recorded on the M62 since February 2026: the riskiest window is 14:00–17:00, when 23% of incidents start. Right now (04:00) you're outside the peak window.
| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 7 | 2.9% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 4 | 1.7% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 6 | 2.5% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 5 | 2.1% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 13 | 5.4% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 9 | 3.7% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 21 | 8.7% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 12 | 5% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 5 | 2.1% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 9 | 3.7% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 4 | 1.7% |
| 13:00–14:00 | 11 | 4.6% |
| 14:00–15:00 ◀ peak | 16 | 6.6% |
| 15:00–16:00 ◀ peak | 19 | 7.9% |
| 16:00–17:00 ◀ peak | 20 | 8.3% |
| 17:00–18:00 | 15 | 6.2% |
| 18:00–19:00 | 11 | 4.6% |
| 19:00–20:00 | 10 | 4.1% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 15 | 6.2% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 8 | 3.3% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 12 | 5% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 5 | 2.1% |
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M62 has 1,045 recorded collisions at 33 collision hotspots, involving 1,628 casualties (29 fatal). Take extra care here.
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Q: Is the M62 closed today?
Yes — the M62 is closed right now: M62 Westbound Jct 18 to M60 17 Carriageway Closure, until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the M62 today?
The M62 is closed right now: M62 Westbound Jct 18 to M60 17 Carriageway Closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
Q: What is the worst time to use the M62?
The M62 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:30) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the M62 right now?
There are currently 9 active roadwork schemes on the M62. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the M62?
The M62 connects to: M6, M60, M1, A1(M), M18.
Q: How many vehicles use the M62 every day?
Official Department for Transport counts (2025) record 150,115 vehicles a day on the M62's busiest stretch (J26–J27), 18,319 of them HGVs. The full breakdown and comparison chart are in the traffic statistics section above.
Q: How busy is the M62 compared with other motorways?
The M62 has the 9th busiest motorway stretch in Britain at 150,115 vehicles a day (DfT 2025), behind the M25's 212,636 a day at the top.
Q: What time of day is the M62 worst for incidents?
Measured from 241 incidents recorded on the M62 since February 2026, the riskiest window is 14:00–17:00, when 23% of incidents start. The quietest is 01:00–04:00. Incidents on the M62 typically clear in about 69 minutes.
Q: Where is the highest point on the M62?
Just east of junction 22 near Windy Hill, where the M62 reaches 372 metres (1,221ft) above sea level — the highest point on any motorway in England. Stott Hall Farm, the famous farm between the carriageways, sits between junctions 22 and 23.
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