M62 crash causes major delays in Leeds as drivers face five mph traffic
The AA is reporting delays of up to 16 minutes ⚠️
A multi-vehicle collision is causing major delays on the M62 in West Yorkshire this Saturday (November 14).
The AA is reporting severe delays of up to 16 minutes and increasing on the M62 eastbound between Junction 26 (Chain Bar) and Junction 27 (Gildersome), with average speeds of just five mph.
Drivers heading west are also facing delays, with the westbound carriageway having reopened but heavy congestion remaining.
There are also delays of seven minutes on the Drighlington roundabout eastbound, between the A650 and the M62, with average speeds of ten mph.
National Highways said: “The M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between J26 (near Cleckheaton) and J27 (near Birstall) due to a multi vehicle collision.
“Emergency services are on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are providing assistance with traffic management.
“Traffic is being diverted via local roads.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
“Further information is available from National Highways our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000.”