THERE are huge delays on the M62 this morning following a crash.
Drivers are being warned of six-mile queues, with delays of 30 minutes above normal journey times.
Traffic alerts are reporting: "Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to crash on M62 Westbound from J29 M1 J42 (Lofthouse) to J28 A653 Dewsbury Road (Tingley). Lanes three and four (of four) are closed."
3 lanes (of 4) are now open on the #M62 westbound between J29 (#M1) and J28 (#Tingley). Lane 4 remains closed for ongoing carriageway clear up. There is approx. 6.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 40 minutes above usual journey times. pic.twitter.com/MznRIh9n5X
— National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) May 16, 2022
National Highways tweeted: "The #M62 westbound between J29 (#M1) and J28 (#Tingley), 2 lanes (of 4) are closed due to a collision.
"There is approx. 6 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 30 minutes above usual journey times."
The latest update said: "3 lanes (of 4) are now open on the #M62 westbound between J29 (#M1) and J28 (#Tingley). Lane 4 remains closed for ongoing carriageway clear up. There is approx. 6.5 miles of congestion on approach, causing delays of 40 minutes above usual journey times."
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