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4Accidentsreported on the M62 — and the overhead signs show M62 CLOSED J22-J24 M62 CLOSED J22-J24 — see the signs12Roadworks activelive on the M62 right now — see details21Plannedscheduled on the M62 — see details

Live M62 traffic data from National Highways · updated 00:07 (12:07am) Thu 22 Oct 2026

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M62 Speed Limits Now

The speeds showing on the M62 overhead signals right now. A speed in a red ring is a mandatory limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

On the M62 right now there are a total of 3 speed restriction signs:

There are 0 stretches of road with a speed limit on the overhead signals

and there are 3 stretches with a roadworks speed limit in force

Checked 00:07 (12:07am) Thu 22 Oct 2026 These are the variable speed limits National Highways set on the overhead signals, usually for queues, incidents or roadworks.

Red ring = mandatory. A speed in a red ring is the legal limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road. National Highways change these every few minutes, so we show when each was set.

3 speed limits on this page

Roadworks Speed Limits in Force Now

Temporary limits National Highways have set for roadworks, in force at our last check.

M62 Eastbound — 3 stretches roadworks

  • M62 eastbound between J20 and J21

    In force now50 mph limitEastboundBetween J20 & J21
    Time now: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 00:07 (12:07am)

    11:28 (11:28am)13 Oct 2026set 9 days ago⚠ 9 days old✓ Checked by us 00:07 (12:07am)

    WhereM62 eastbound, Between J20 & J21 · on 1 signal
    WhyM62 eastbound hard shoulder running lane 3 closure (MP 65/9 to 67/0)
    SinceSet 11:28 (11:28am) Tue 13 Oct 2026
    We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.
  • M62 eastbound between J33 and J34

    In force now50 mph limitEastboundBetween J33 & J34
    Time now: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 00:07 (12:07am)

    17:54 (5:54pm)27 Sept 2026set 24 days ago⚠ 24 days old✓ Checked by us 00:07 (12:07am)

    WhereM62 eastbound, Between J33 & J34 · on 1 signal
    WhyM62 eastbound Jct 34 Lane 1 closure with 50mph speed restriction 24/7 (141/0 143/1)
    Also atM62 eastbound between J34 and J35; M62 eastbound within J34
    SinceSet 17:54 (5:54pm) Sun 27 Sept 2026
    We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.
  • M62 J34 eastbound access

    In force now50 mph limitEastboundJ34 entry slip
    Time now: Thursday, 22 October 2026, 00:07 (12:07am)

    17:54 (5:54pm)27 Sept 2026set 24 days ago⚠ 24 days old✓ Checked by us 00:07 (12:07am)

    WhereM62 eastbound, J34 entry slip · on 1 signal
    WhyM62 eastbound Jct 34 entry slip road closure 24/7
    SinceSet 17:54 (5:54pm) Sun 27 Sept 2026
    We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.
  • Source: National Highways’ Speed Managed Areas data, as at 00:07 (12:07am) Thu 22 Oct 2026. Speeds converted from km/h to mph. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

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