Severe delays hit M62 as abnormal load and crashes disrupt traffic

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 10:31 · Archive

The M62 faces major disruption this weekend from a 515-tonne abnormal load and traffic incidents.

Drivers using Yorkshire's motorways this weekend are facing major disruption from a 515-tonne abnormal load travelling on the M1, M18 and M62, which can only travel at 8mph.

On the M62 specifically, motorists travelling from Bradford towards Manchester between Junction 28 at the A650 Bradford Road in Tingley and Junction 24 at the A629 Ainley Top are experiencing severe congestion, with traffic moving at an average speed of just 10mph. Journey times are increasing by around 41 minutes.

A separate multi-vehicle crash occurred westbound just after Junction 25 at the A644 Wakefield Road in Brighouse, causing long queues. All lanes have since reopened, though congestion remains.

Severe delays hit M62 as abnormal load and crashes disrupt traffic — Image: Yorkshire Post

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Drivers issued warning over huge 515-tonne abnormal load travelling on M1, M18 and M62 this weekendDrivers taking to some of Yorkshire’s motorways this weekend are being warned about a huge abnormal load which can only travel at 8mph.Yorkshire Post · 14 Nov, 10:09
Warning for Bradford drivers heading over to Manchester - average speeds of 10mphHeading out this weekend? Drivers are facing major delays on the M62.Telegraph & Argus · 13 Nov, 17:21

In this story: Bradford · Manchester · M62 · M1 · M18 · Tingley · Brighouse

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