A major disruption on the M62 motorway has led to significant delays this morning due to machinery breakdown during overnight roadworks. The incident occurred near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, causing traffic to grind to a halt on the westbound lanes.
Details of the Incident
Following scheduled roadworks between Junction 24 for Huddersfield and Junction 23 for the Outlane Interchange, the plant machinery involved broke down. National Highways reported that the westbound section of the motorway remains closed until recovery efforts are completed.
Traffic Management
- Motorists are being diverted off the slip roads to mitigate congestion.
- Delays have begun to build up as the recovery process unfolds.
Additional Road Closures and Repairs
In a related note, the M3 motorway was also closed last night due to urgent bridge repairs. The westbound lane was shut between Junction 12 for Allbrook and Junction 13 for Eastleigh.
Upcoming M3 Closures
The M3 will undergo additional closures across two weekends later this month. Details are as follows:
| Closure Dates | Time | Impacted Sections |
|---|---|---|
| January 30 – February 2 | 9 PM Friday – 6 AM Monday | Both directions between junctions 8 and 9 |
| February 13 – February 16 | 9 PM Friday – 6 AM Monday | Both directions between junctions 8 and 9 |
This ongoing construction is part of the M3 junction nine improvement project, which will also affect the A34 and A33 routes.
