Traffic disruptions on the M62 have left drivers facing significant delays this week, with multiple accidents and vehicle fires contributing to turmoil on the busy highway. Reports indicate incidents on both Sunday morning and this afternoon.
This morning, westbound traffic on the M62 was severely affected due to a collision between Junctions 23 (Huddersfield) and 22 (Rishworth Moor). According to traffic alerts, "there are delays and heavy traffic as two lanes are closed due to an accident on the M62 westbound from Junction 23 A640 New Hey Road (Huddersfield) to Junction 22 A672 (Rishworth Moor)." While the earlier alerts indicated all traffic was temporarily halted, later reports confirmed the accident's resolution.
West Yorkshire Police were contacted for more detailed information about the crash but had not provided updates at the time of report. Meanwhile, drivers remained caught in heavy traffic as they navigated through closed lanes.
The chaos continued later today when National Highways issued warnings of traffic stoppages due to another incident. A vehicle fire was reported on the M62, this time between Junctions 28 (Tingley) and 27 (Gildersome). "Traffic is stopped on the M62 westbound between Junction 28 and Junction 27 due to a vehicle fire," stated the National Highways: Yorkshire post on X, formerly Twitter. Emergency services and traffic officers quickly arrived on the scene to manage the situation.
Further details showed, "There are three miles congestion on approach causing 35 minute delays above normal travel time." The situation called for immediate action as traffic, already stalled from earlier incidents, was compounded by the vehicle fire, leading many drivers to endure extended waits.
On Sunday, the M62 also faced significant disruptions with National Highways indicating traffic stoppages due to another crash occurring between junctions 23 and 22. Initially, delays reached up to one hour, but reports indicated the situation improved by the afternoon with delays reduced to approximately 45 minutes.
Despite the reopening of some lanes following the earlier crash, significant congestion persisted. Referring to the earlier incident, the latest update read, "Traffic has been released and lane 4 (of 4) is reopen past the scene on the M62 westbound between J28 Tingley and J27 M621." Yet, persistent delays were still noted with "lanes 1 and 2 remain closed for recovery." Drivers were advised of 60-minute delays above normal travel time, emphasizing the need to allow extra travel time when using this section of the M62.
With multiple incidents on the M62 recently, both today and on Sunday, commuters are strongly encouraged to stay informed and prepared for potential delays and disruptions. The repeated occurrence of crashes, coupled with vehicle fires, highlights the unpredictable nature of travel on this busy route.
