M62 traffic: drivers still facing major delays heading to Leeds on motorway
A broken-down lorry is causing major delays on the M62 heading to Leeds this morning.
Two lanes are currently shut on the eastbound carriageway today (March 23). It is causing waits of around 40 minutes, according to traffic agencies.
In a post on social media just before 10am, Highways England: Yorkshire wrote: “2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M62 eastbound in #WestYorkshire between J25 (#Brighouse) and J26 (#M606, #Bradford) due to a broken down lorry.
“Recovery has been arranged and is en-route. There's a 35 minute delay and 5 miles of congestion on approach.”
AA Traffic adds: “Long delays and two lanes blocked due to stalled truck on M62 Eastbound from J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse) to J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar). Congestion to J24 A629 (Ainley Top).
“Severe delays of 30 minutes and delays increasing on M62 Eastbound between J23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield) and M62 (Hartshead Moor Services). Average speed ten mph.”
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