WHILE the future of smart motorways may be in doubt, work on the M62 is continuing as normal for now. 

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 in March this year 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 and there will be diversions in place along the M56 and M60.

Confirmed overnight M62 closures in February are as follows:

February 3: Closed both directions

February 4: Closed both directions

February 5: Closed both directions

February 6: Closed both directions

February 7: Closed both directions

February 8: Eastbound closure only

February 9: No closures

February 10: Closed both directions

February 11: Closed both directions

February 12: Closed both directions

February 13: Closed both directions

February 14: Eastbound closure only

February 15: No closures

February 16: No closures

Febraury 17: Closed in both directions

February 18: Closed in both directions

February 19: Closed in both directions

February 20: Closed in both directions

February 21: Closed in both directions

February 22: Closed eastbound only

February 23: Closed eastbound only

February 24 Westbound closed 10pm to 6am

February 25 Westbound closed 10pm to 6am

February 26 Westbound closed 10pm to 6am

February 27 Westbound closed 10pm to 6am

February 28 Westbound closed 10pm to 6am

February 29 Closed in both directions until 10am at the latest

March 1 Closed in both directions 10pm to 6am