Merseyside Police issued an urgent warning to all road users who travel on the M62.
The force was called to a number of incidents on the M62 near The Rocket on Thursday, February 3.
Officers were forced to close the inside lane of the carriageway at around 3.30pm after a broken storm drain caused several vehicle tyres to blow out.
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The council has since taken over the lane closure and repairs are taking place.
Merseyside Police is now warning road users to take extra care when using the motorway.
A spokesperson said: "Patrols have implemented a lane one closure on the M62 eastbound from the Rocket due to a broken storm drain cover that had punctured several vehicles tyres.
"We are waiting the attendance of the council to take over the closure so repairs can take place."
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