Delays on the M62 near Leeds after offal spills onto the road
Published 26th Aug 2026, 10:23 GMT
The spillage had to be cleared from the carriageway
AA Travel News reported severe delays of ten minutes on M62 Westbound between J27 M621 (Gildersome) and J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse).
The average speed was 20 mph.
National Highways North-East shared: “M62 westbound J26 exit slip onto Chain Bar Interchange.
“The road remains closed as the offal spillage continues to be cleared.
“It's expected to remain closed during the morning peak travel period.
“Delays of 10 minutes on the approach, with 1 mile of congestion.”
The road has since reopened and traffic now eased.