M62 West Yorkshire: Live updates with '60 minute delays' near Leeds and 5 miles of traffic as two lanes shut

Two lanes have been closed on the M62 westbound near Leeds due to a broken down lorry.

The incident has happened between junction 24 for Huddersfield and junction 23. There is currently five miles of congestion and delays of an hour.

A spokesperson for National Highways said: “2 lanes (of 3) are closed on the #M62 westbound in #WestYorkshire between J24 (#Huddersfield) and J23 due to a broken down lorry. Recovery has been arranged and is en-route.

“There's a 60 minute delay on approach with 5 miles of congestion. Allow extra journey time.”

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