THERE is heavy traffic on the M56 near Ellesmere Port this morning (Tuesday, June 25) due to a crash at junction 14.

One lane is currently closed and there are queues between junction 12 (Runcorn) and junction 14 (Elton).

National Highways say there are currently delays of 30 minutes expected on the route.

The area is expected to be cleared by 10am, with normal traffic conditions expected to return soon after.