THERE was heavy traffic on a major motorway roundabout earlier this morning, due to a broken-down vehicle.

The vehicle was on the Chain Bar Roundabout, which connects the M62 and M606, according to the AA's traffic page.

The issue was first reported at 6.35am.

Lane one (of three) had to be closed at the interchange while the situation was dealt with.

It caused"heavy traffic" in multiple directions, according to the AA's traffic page.

But the vehicle was cleared and all lanes reopened at around 7.45am.