Lanes closed on M62 near Leeds during rush hour after van crash

Two lanes of the M62 have been closed due to a van crash.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 7th Jan 2022, 16:23 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2022, 16:24 BST
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The closures are on the M62 eastbound between J26 for Bradford and J27 for Leeds.

The lanes have been closed due to a crash involving a van, National Highways said

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In a social media update, the service said: "Our Traffic Officers are en-route to scene.

The closures are on the M62 eastbound between J26 for Bradford and J27 for Leeds. (STOCK IMAGE)The closures are on the M62 eastbound between J26 for Bradford and J27 for Leeds. (STOCK IMAGE)
The closures are on the M62 eastbound between J26 for Bradford and J27 for Leeds. (STOCK IMAGE)

"There is just over 3 miles of congestion on approach."

Traffic is now building in the area.

The AA are reporting delays of 20 minutes at 4.15pm.

Their update states: "Severe delays of 22 minutes and delays increasing on M62 Eastbound between J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) and J27 M621 (Gildersome). Average speed five mph."

More to follow.

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