M62 traffic news: Leeds drivers face ‘severe delays’ as lane blocked on motorway
A blocked lane is causing ‘severe delays’ on the M62 heading to Leeds this morning.
Motorists are facing disruption on their commute to start the week on Monday (March 30). There are delays of over 20 minutes currently on the eastbound side of the motorway.
AA Traffic’s website warns: “Severe delays of 24 minutes and delays increasing on M62 Eastbound between J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse) and J27 M621 (Gildersome). Average speed ten mph.”
Traffic England reported that one lane was closed on the eastbound side of the motorway - heading towards Leeds - due to a broken down vehicle.
The AA Traffic map adds: “One lane closed and slow traffic due to stalled vehicle on M62 Eastbound from J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) to J27 M621 (Gildersome).”