RAIN is causing problems on roads coming in and out of Bolton this morning.

Flooding has caused one lane to be closed on the M60 anti-clockwise at Junction 12 at the Eccles Interchange, with traffic said to be backing up to Junction 19 of the M62, and onto Junction 4 of the M61 at Farnworth.

There is also said to be heavy traffic on the southbound carriageway of the M61, from Junction 4 at Farnworth to Junction 1 near Kearsley, with delays of about 15 minutes.

The wet weather overnight is making driving conditions more hazardous, and motorists are being urged to take extra care this morning.