A MOTORWAY has been blocked this afternoon due to emergency barrier repairs taking place.

The M58 eastbound is blocked due to the repairs.

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This is taking place from Switch Island, to junction one at Maghull Lane.

Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of 4.30pm: "M58 Eastbound blocked due to emergency barrier repairs from A59 (Switch Island) to J1 Maghull Lane (Kirkby)."