Delays on M62 around Wakefield with Leeds commuters stuck in motorway gridlock

Morning commuters are being warned that the M62 near Leeds is currently suffering from slow moving traffic.

The westbound carriageway from junction 31 at Pontefract Road (Castleford) to junction 29 for the M1 at Lofthouse is currently effected.

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And the moment, it is still unconfirmed what is causing the slow moving traffic.

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M62

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