NATIONAL Highways is trying to minimise roadworks on the M62 near Bradford which have been causing major traffic disruption.

Monique Kibara, National Highways Project Sponsor, said: “While work to upgrade the central reservation barrier on the M62 around junction 27 is being carried out, we are doing all we can to minimise and mitigate disruption.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

“This week we are continuing to install the roadworks that we’ll use to upgrade the central reservation barrier, including the temporary safety barriers in this area, to keep motorists and road workers safe. To do this, some overnight closures are needed. Once this is complete we will start the main works in earnest.

“The upgrade is scheduled for completion this winter but if it is possible to complete this sooner we will.

“Once finished, the upgraded barriers will improve journeys, making the road even safer and reducing the duration of incident-related congestion.

“Again, we apologise for any delays experienced by drivers in these early stages of the roadworks and are doing all we can to keep them to a minimum.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

"In the meantime, we advise drivers to check conditions before they set out and avoid journeys at peak times wherever possible.”

Information about road closures can be found at nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/road-closure-report/

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