Disruption expected on M62 near Leeds this evening as emergency bridge repairs carried out

One lane of the M62 eastbound was closed this morning (Tuesday) between junctions 30 and 31 for Normanton and Oulton respectively due to an issue with a bridge joint and uneven service.

National Highways said that specialist contractors were being arranged for this evening and the lane has remained closed since for safety.

A spokesperson has now confirmed repair work is due to take place overnight tonight between 8pm and 6am tomorrow morning.

They also confirmed that lanes one and two will be closed in this section while this takes place.