Full details as M62 Leeds set for weekend closure westbound between Lofthouse and Tingley
The route will be closed from 9pm on Friday, May 29
A key stretch of motorway in Leeds is set to close for a full weekend.
The M62 motorway will be closed westbound, between junction 29 (Lofthouse) and junction 28 (Tingley), for a full weekend to allow for essential waterproofing work to take place on Ardsley railway bridge.
Carrying around 66,000 vehicles a day over the railway line, the crucial route will be closed from 9pm on Friday, May 29 to 5am on Monday, June 1.
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The waterproofing system needs renewing to prevent future deterioration and keep the structure safe, and a full weekend closure will allow National Highways engineers to complete the work more quickly and safely.
Official diversion routes:
- M1 → M621 → A6110 → A653
- M1 → M621 → M62 J27
Removal and replacement of bituminous surfacing and deck re-waterproofing previously took place on Ardsley railway bridge during a full weekend closure last summer.
Note: While the work has been planned for one of the drier times of the year, it is weather dependent and may need to be rescheduled due to poor conditions.