Huge rush hour delays on M62 after fence catches fire during heatwave with lane closed
There are huge delays on the M62 after a fence caught fire next to the carriageway.
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Lane one has been closed on the M62 eastbound between Junction 22 for Denshaw and Junction 23 for Huddersfield due to a fence fire.
The fire is on the verge at the side of the carriageway, Highways Yorkshire said.
Emergency services are now on the scene.
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There are three miles of congestion and 40 minute delays at around 4.30pm, expected to increase.
Highways Yorkshire tweeted: "Lane 1 (of 3) is closed on the #M62 eastbound between J22 (#Denshaw) and J23 (#Huddersfield) due to a fence fire on the verge at the side of the carriageway. Emergency services are on scene. There are 3 miles of congestion causing 40 min delays above normal travel time."
More to follow.