WHILE we still don't know what will happen when smart motorway work on the M62 has been completed this month, roadworks and overnight closures will continue as normal this week.

The future of smart motorways was cast in doubt last month after the Transport Secretary announced last week no new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed after claims they were a 'death trap'.

A 10-mile stretch between Croft Interchange and Eccles (junctions 10 to 12) had been due to open this month after two years of smart motorway work disrupting journeys.

While it's not yet clear what will now happen to that section of road, if you have spotted a matrix sign during your commute along the M62 and now can't remember the dates we have this guide for you.

All the roadworks generally take place between 10pm and 6am however there is another extended closure this weekend to watch out for.

The road will be closed in both directions from 10pm on Saturday to 10am on Sunday while work takes place on a gantry lift.

There will be diversions in place along the M56 and M60.

Confirmed overnight M62 closures in March are as follows:

March 2: Closed both directions

March 3: Closed both directions

March 4: Closed westbound only

March 5: Closed westbound only

March 6: Closed eastbound only

March 7: Closed both directions and road won't reopen until 10am

March 8: No closures

March 9: Closed both directions

March 10: Closed both directions

March 11: Closed both directions

March 12: Closed both directions

March 13: Closed both directions

March 14: Closed both directions

March 15: Closed both directions

March 16: Closed both directions

March 17: Closed both directions

March 18: Closed both directions

March 19: Closed both directions

March 20: Closed both directions

March 21: Extended closure both directions. Expected to re-open 10am

March 22: Closed both directions

March 23 - March 29: Closed both directions

We will update this story throughout the month with further overnight closures.