A1(M) Leeds: Live updates as A64 Bramham crossroads closure still in place after oil spill
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A large oil spill is affecting the A64 as it crosses the A1(M) at junction 44, the Bramham crossroads.
The closure was put in place on Thursday afternoon with resurfacing work ongoing, National Highways said.
All exit and entry slip roads on the roundabout remain closed and are expected to remain in place throughout today.
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Live updates as A64 closure still in place after oil spill
Congestion reported as route remains shut
Four miles of congestion are being reported on approach to Bramham Crossroads as work continues to reopen the road.
Road closures still in place
All closures remain in place at the A1M J44 (A64) Bramham Crossroads for resurfacing works following the extensive fuel spillage yesterday.
Coastliner bus service diverting
Coastliner services are diverting due to an oil spill at Bramham roundabout
840 and 843 Towards Leeds: -Stops missed: Becca Lodge, Dogs Home, Fox & Grapes, Stockheld Lane, Scholes Lane End, Thorner Lane End -Alternative stops: Hazelwood Castle Hotel & The Old Red Lion PH From Leeds: -Stops missed: Morwick Farm, Thorner Lane End, Scholes Lane End, Langlands Garden Centre, Fox & Grapes, Dogs Trust & Becca Lodge -Alternative stops: York Road, Woodlands Estate & Hazelwood Castle Hotel
The A162 (Tadcaster) has also closed
The A64 westbound is now also closed from the A162 (Tadcaster) to the J44 roundabout.
A162 (Tadcaster) also closed
The #A64 westbound is now also closed from the A162 (Tadcaster) to the J44 roundabout.
Route not expected to reopen till evening at earliest
Closures remain in place with further materials are required to complete the job and we're working hard with our suppliers to complete as soon as possible.
Responding to a query on social media National Highways Yorkshire said: "Resurfacing works are ongoing after an extensive spillage so it is unlikely any closures can be lifted by this morning.
"We'll provide a further update on completion times in due course once available."
Full National Highways statement
In a full statement provided yesterday, National Highways said:
"Junction 44 of the A1M (Bramham Interchange) remains closed due to a significant oil spillage all around the roundabout. All exit and entry slips from the roundabout are currently closed. The fast slips from the A1M northbound to the A64 eastbound, and the A64 westbound to the A1M southbound, remain open.
National Highways was alerted to the incident at around 11.50am today. Specialist clean-up services are due to arrive shortly and National Highways aims to have the roundabout cleared up and safely reopened as soon as possible.
In the meantime, drivers planning to travel in the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys or avoid the area if at all possible.
Further updates will be shared in due course via the X (Twitter) feed @HighwaysYorks. You can also contact National Highways by calling: 0300 123 5000 or via email: [email protected]
The closure was put in place yesterday lunchtime
The closure of the key crossroad which connects Leeds and York was put in place by National Highways at around lunchtime yesterday (Thursday, February 15).
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