M62 Leeds: Exit slip road to 'remain closed for several hours' for burst water main 'investigation'

Published 21st Feb 2023, 08:45 BST

Updated 21st Feb 2023, 08:45 BST

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A key slip road on the M62 near Leeds is set to “remain closed for several hours”.

The M62 junction 30 (Oulton) eastbound exit slip road is closed due to a possible burst water main.

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Tue, 21 Feb, 2023, 08:42 BST

National Highways Yorkshire

National Highways Yorkshire has advised that the M62 junction 30 (Oulton) eastbound exit slip road is closed due to a possible burst water main. Investigation work is underway.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023, 08:43 BST

Lengthy closure

The slip road is expected to remain closed for several hours today.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023, 09:13 BSTUpdated 09:14 BST

Traffic continues to build

Motorway Cameras England shows that a steady flow of traffic continues to build at nearby junctions.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023, 09:55 BST

Driver advice

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead with delays expected.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023, 13:38 BST

Closure ongoing

National Highways Yorkshire are yet to issue an official statement on the work but expect the slip road to remain closed throughout much of the day.