MOTORISTS are facing traffic chaos after two lorries broke down on the M60 and M62 this afternoon.

Two lanes of the eastbound carriageway of the M62, between Junction 18 at Simister Island and Junction 19 at Heywood, are closed due to a broken down tanker.

Traffic is backing up to the Barton Bridge, and it is thought the lane closures could be in place for some time until a specialist recovery vehicle arrives.

The delays come after a broken down lorry was earlier removed from Junction 17 of the M60 at Prestwich.