Services on the M62
- Burtonwood, near Warrington, between junctions 8 and 9.
- Birch, between junctions 18 and 19, near Heywood.
The summit
East of Rochdale, the M62 climbs to its summit between junctions 22 and 23, the highest point on any motorway in England. Wind, fog and driving rain are common, and snow closes it some winters. If the bike is struggling on the climb, come off at junction 21 or 22 rather than carrying on over the top.
Lorries and the ports
Between Liverpool and Warrington the M62 carries heavy freight to and from the docks. On the hard shoulder, the draught from a passing lorry can knock a bike over, which is one more reason to leave it and get behind the barrier.
Nearby: Liverpool, Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington, Rochdale and Oldham.
If your bike stops on the motorway
- Get to the left. Hard shoulder, emergency area or the next exit if the bike still moves.
- Get behind the barrier. Leave the bike, climb over the barrier and stand well up the bank, away from the traffic.
- Stuck in a live lane? Call 999 straight away. Keep your helmet on and get off the carriageway if you safely can.
- Call us once you’re safe, and send a WhatsApp location pin or the number on the nearest marker post.
Never try to fix the bike on the hard shoulder. On smart motorways with no hard shoulder, use an emergency area (the orange-surfaced lay-bys) and the SOS phone there connects you to National Highways.
FAQ
Rider questions
Do you cover the M62 over the Pennines into Yorkshire?
Yes. We recover bikes over the summit and into Yorkshire, and bring them back to the North West if that’s where you need them.