Traffic Alert: M62 in West Yorkshire closed eastbound between J22 (Saddleworth, A672) and J23 (Huddersfield, A640)

The M62 in West Yorkshire is closed eastbound between J22 (Saddleworth, A672) and J23 (Huddersfield, A640) due to a traffic collision. Police are on the scene, along with other emergency services including air ambulance, and Traffic Officer staff. Traffic on the westbound carriageway is also being intermittently held.

For motorists driving east, exit the M62 Motorway using Junction 22 offslip road and proceed to the junction at the end of the slip road.

– At the junction, turn left onto the A672 (Oldham Road) and proceed along this road for approximately five miles to the junction with the A58.

– At the junction, join the A58 (Halifax Road) and proceed along this road for approximately five miles to the roundabout with A6142.

– At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A6142 and proceed along this road for approximately 500m to the junction with the A58.

– At the junction, go straight forward onto A58 (Rochdale Road) and proceed along this road for approximately 500m to the junction with the A646.

– At the junction, turn right onto the A646 and proceed along this road for approximately one mile to the junction with the A629.

– At the junction, turn right onto the A629 and proceed along this road for approximately four miles to the roundabout (Ainley Top) with the A643.

– At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A629 and proceed along this road for approximately 500m to the junction with the M62 (Junction 24).

– At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit to rejoin M62 East.

Trapped traffic at the scene is in the process of being turned around and taken off the carriageway via the J22 eastbound entry slip road, to pick up the diversion route. For traffic approaching the closure locally, drivers are advised to expect disruption with extra journey time and may potentially have to re-route their journey.

If travelling towards this area from further afield, drivers may wish to change their strategic route, allow extra travel time and follow guidance from the on-road Variable Message Signs and media.

Further incident information is available from Highways England by visiting www.trafficengland.com website and travel apps, or via @HighwaysNWEST and @HighwaysYORKS regional Twitter feeds. For urgent real time assistance, the 24/7 Customer Contact Centre is able to provide up-to-the-minute information on 03001235000.

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