TRAFFIC on the M62 near Bradford is queueing for five miles this afternoon.

An obstruction in the road on the M62 westbound is causing havoc for motorists near junctions 26  (Chain Bar) and 25 (Brighouse).

The congestion caused by the obstruction has resulted in five-mile traffic queues. 

A recent traffic alert reported: "Queueing traffic for five miles and one lane closed due to obstruction on the road on M62 westbound after Junction 25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse). Congestion to Junction 26 (Chain Bar).

"Travel time is around 15 minutes."

Lane one, of four, is closed.