DRIVERS are facing traffic delays on the M62 following a crash earlier this morning.

Earlier traffic alerts reported that a westbound carriageway of the M62 was partially blocked between junctions 22 (Rishworth Moor) and 23 (New Hey Road, Huddersfield) due to a crash.

A new traffic alert is reporting that there are long delays due to emergency barrier repairs needing to be carried following the crash.

The traffic alert from INRIX reported: "Long delays and one lane closed due to emergency barrier repairs and earlier accident on M62 both ways from junction 23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield) to junction 22 A672 (Rishworth Moor).

"Congestion to junction 25 (Brighouse) for westbound traffic. Travel time is around 40 minutes.

"Following an earlier accident, lane three (of three) in both directions are closed for repairs. Ongoing since around 6:30am."

The T&A has contacted West Yorkshire Police for a comment.