PART of the M62 will be closed overnight due to planned roadworks.

The westbound carriageway, between junction 26 (M606) and junction 27 (Gildersome) will shut from 8pm until 6am tomorrow morning.

It means the full carriageway will be closed betwen the two junctions.

A diversion route will be in place via the local highway authority.

The works are in place for carriageway improvements.