Drivers are being warned of long delays on a major motorway this morning following a serious road traffic collision.
National Highways has warned that the M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between J28 (Tingley) and J29 (M1/Lofthouse Interchange) and remains shut.
It follows a serious single vehicle collision, which took place in the early hours of Saturday (October 4) morning.
Following the incident, the M62 eastbound carriageway was closed to allow West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance to work at the scene.
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National Highways traffic maps suggest that the road traffic accident will be cleared by around 1pm, although it could take longer.
The police incident has also prompted National Highways to warn that normal traffic conditions will not return until around 1.15pm at the earliest.
Teams from Yorkshire Ambulance Service have since left the scene, although West Yorkshire Police remain on the carriageway to investigate the incident.
Traffic Officers from National Highways are also assisting with the investigation in the form of emergency traffic management.
The M62 eastbound remains closed this morning following the accident
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National Highways warned that the closures are required to remain in place as the investigation work is underway.
It added that the road would reopen once investigations and assessments of the carriageway and surrounding infrastructure have been completed.
The transport organisation said: "The road is expected to remain closed throughout this morning's peak traffic period and into the early afternoon."
National Highways also warned that a large portion of the M1 Junction 42 Lofthouse Interchange has been closed as a result of the collision.
Drivers could face long delays following the single vehicle accident on the M62 this morning
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Traffic using the M1 north is unable to access the M62 eastbound, while traffic using the M62 westbound is not able to access the M1 northbound.
One concerned motorist took to social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, to question whether access to the M62 eastbound was possible from the M621/M1 southbound slip road.
The Yorkshire branch of National Highways confirmed that drivers can access the M62 eastbound from the M1 southbound using the fast link at the roundabout.
Motorists in and around the area are being urged to follow diversion routes set out by National Highways, allowing them to continue their journey.
West Yorkshire Police remain on the scene to complete investigation work
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Drivers travelling eastbound on the M62 are advised to follow the Hollow Square diversion on road signs:
- Exit the M62 eastbound at J28 Tingley Interchange and take the third exit at the roundabout onto the A650 towards Wakefield
- Follow the A650 for approximately two miles, passing through East Ardsley, to reach the M1 J41 Carr Gate Interchange
- Join the M1 north by taking the first exit at the roundabout
From here, traffic should follow the diversion, which is not symbol-led:
- Remain on the M1 northbound for approximately four miles and exit at J44 Rothwell Haigh Interchange
- At the interchange, take the fourth exit to join the M1 south and then continue for approximately two miles and exit at J42 Lofthouse interchange
- Keep left to take the fast link and re-join the M62 eastbound
Traffic travelling westbound on the M62 wanting to access the M1 northbound should follow the below diversion, which is not symbol-led:
- Exit the M62 westbound at J29 Lofthouse Interchange and keep left to take the fast link onto the M1 south
- Exit at the next junction, J41 Carr Gate Interchange, taking the fourth exit to join the M1 northbound