Motorists advised to avoid parts of Castleford due to police incident AND flooding cause
Wakefield Council is warning motorists of major delays around Castleford today because of the ongoing police incident and a major water leak.
By Leanne Clarke
Friday, 22nd November 2019, 2:15 pm
Lock Lane and Barnsdale Road in Castleford remain closed due to the ongoing police incident, which started yesterday.
In addition this morning, there is a major water leak at on Leeds Road, Castleford, which has also resulted in the road being closed from the junctions with Front Street and Lisheen Avenue.
The image shows the live traffic situation for the burst area.
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Yorkshire Water and Wakefield Highways are aware and dealing with the event, but no details yet on timescale to repair/reopen the road.
Motorists are advised to avoid both areas and use alternative routes as traffic congestion is already building.
Suggested alternative route is via A639 and A659.