KEY safety improvements on the M62 in West Yorkshire have now moved to their next stage.  

National Highways is installing a new emergency area on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 26 (Chain Bar) and 27 (Gildersome), providing an extra place for drivers to stop in an emergency.

This work is due to be completed by early summer 2023.  

On the westbound carriageway, between junctions 26 and 28 (Tingley), National Highways is also carrying out drainage upgrades on the verges, expected to be completed by the end of January. 

Temporary speed limits are in place on the motorway between junctions 26 and 28. A 50mph limit is in place while the emergency area is being installed on the eastbound carriageway, with narrower lanes in place.

A 60mph limit is in place on the westbound carriageway where the drainage improvements are taking place.   

National Highways Regional Sponsor, Paul Unwin, said: “We thank drivers for their patience. While we are pleased that work continues to progress, we are mindful of the unavoidable disruption caused.

“We apologise for the delays and will continue to do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum.

“In the meantime, we strongly advise drivers to plan their journeys to avoid these times or allow more time to reach their destination if possible.”