M62 delays: ‘Abnormal’ traffic causing massive delays on M62 near Leeds
Motorists are facing waits of over 30 minutes in places
Drivers are being warned that there are massive delays on the M62 near Leeds this morning.
Traffic is growing on both sides of the motorway in West Yorkshire, both heading towards and away from the city. Congestion is reported to be the cause of the queues with no road incidents currently being flagged by agencies.
Motorists are facing delays of 39 minutes on the westbound carriageway between junctions 23 and 22, Traffic England has reported. AA Traffic is also reporting delays of over 30 minutes on the eastbound side.
The agency's online map warns: “Severe delays of 34 minutes and delays increasing on M62 Eastbound between J24 A629 (Ainley Top) and J27 M621 (Gildersome). Average speed 15 mph.”
Motorway Cameras describes the delays on both sides of the M62 as ‘abnormal’.