Heavy delays on the M62 near Leeds after spillage - with miles of congestion

Treatment of the spillage is currently underway

Update: Delays have since reduced to 15 minutes as treatment of the spillage is ongoing. Lanes 2 and 3 remain closed.

There are delays on the M62 this morning (September 2) following a spillage.

National Highways has reported that there are delays of approximately thirty minutes on M62 Westbound between J28 (Tingley) and J27 (Gildersome) near Leeds.

There is approximately four miles of congestion.

Drivers on the M62 Westbound between J28 and J27 are advised to "allow extra time" for their journeysplaceholder image
Drivers on the M62 Westbound between J28 and J27 are advised to "allow extra time" for their journeys | National Highways

Treatment of the spillage is taking place but drivers are advised to “allow extra time” for their journeys.

A spokesperson from National Highways said: “Treatment of the spillage is currently underway.

“There are delays of 30 minutes and approx. 4 miles of congestion on approach.

“Please allow extra travel time.”

Update

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