THERE are traffic delays on the M57 in Knowsley due to flooding this morning, Monday.

Traffic is being held with queues forming due to the flooding between junctions three and four.

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Live traffic tracker Inrix stated, as of shortly before 7.30am: "All traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to flooding on M57 Northbound from J3 A526 Seth Powell Way (Stockbridge Village) to J4 A580 Moorgate Road (Knowsley).

"All traffic held around 07:15."

All lanes have since been reopened.