M62 delays hit drivers during rush hour in Calderdale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Drivers on the M62 near Brighouse faced delays during Tuesday morning rush hour.

Drivers using the M62 eastbound faced delays on Tuesday morning as congestion built on a busy section of the motorway between Brighouse and Gildersome. Traffic monitoring services reported delays of around eight minutes on the carriageway between Junction 25 at Wakefield Road and Junction 27 at Gildersome, with vehicles travelling at an average speed of 25mph through the affected area.

The disruption affected motorists travelling towards Leeds during the morning rush hour, with journey times increased due to slow-moving traffic. Traffic maps showed several roadworks sites on the wider motorway network around the Birstall area, although it was unclear whether they directly contributed to the delays.

Moturists were encouraged to check traffic conditions before setting off and plan ahead if travelling through the area during peak periods. Delays were expected to ease as the morning progressed.

How it is being reported

• Drivers face delays on the M62 as traffic crawls at 25mph on busy stretchM62 delays hit eastbound drivers between Brighouse and Gildersome, with traffic at 25mph and eight-minute delays towards Leeds on October 22 during rush hour.Telegraph & Argus · 22 Oct, 08:03
• Drivers are facing delays on these roads on M62, in Hipperholme and Sowerby Bridge this morningDrivers are facing delays on M62 and through routes in Calderdale this morning (Tuesday).Brighouse Echo · 20 Oct, 09:10

In this story: M62 · Brighouse · Gildersome · Leeds · Calderdale · Wakefield Road · Birstall

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