Drivers asked to avoid Wakefield road as traffic lights stuck on red

Drivers in Wakefield have been asked to avoid the A655 this afternoon due to an issue with temporary traffic lights on the road.
Drivers in Wakefield have been asked to avoid the A655 this afternoon due to an issue with temporary traffic lights on the road. Picture: Google.Drivers in Wakefield have been asked to avoid the A655 this afternoon due to an issue with temporary traffic lights on the road. Picture: Google.
Drivers in Wakefield have been asked to avoid the A655 this afternoon due to an issue with temporary traffic lights on the road. Picture: Google.

West Yorkshire Police warned commuters that temporary traffic lights on the road, close to Warmfield, were stuck on red in both directions.

The A655 is a major commuter route which links Wakefield to Normanton.

Police confirmed they were in touch with the relevant authorities to fix the problem.

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