TRAFFIC: Delays for motorists on the M1 near Wakefield

There are long delays for motorists on the M1 this afternoon due to a broken down vehicle in West Yorkshire.

Highways England say two lanes are blocked between junction 41 for East Ardsley and junction 40 for Ossett on the southbound carriageway.

Long delays on the M1 in West Yorkshire this afternoon.placeholder image
Long delays on the M1 in West Yorkshire this afternoon.

A spokesperson added that traffic officers and recovery were on scene but there are long delays.

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