Significant delays on M1 at Wakefield continue following serious crash
Drivers are facing significant delays on the M1 today as resurfacing works continue following a serious crash at Wakefield.
The motorway is closed northbound between Junction 40 (Flushdyke Interchange for Dewsbury, Batley, and Wakefield) and Junction 41 (Carrgate Interchange for Wakefield) due to a serious crash yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
The incident involved an HGV and a car and left diesel spilt across four lanes.
Resurfacing work has taken place overnight, but has taken longer than expected after a planer required for the works broke down while travelling to the site, National Highways said.
The road was expected to reopen at 6am, but according to the AA drivers are still facing delays of up to 21 minutes and four miles of congestion.
There is currently no estimated time for reopening.
Traffic is being diverted off the M1 at J40 and should follow the diversion route marked with a hollow triangle symbol on local road signs:
Exit the M1 at J40, and at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A638 Wakefield Road.
Continue to the roundabout with the B6128 (Owl Lane).
Take the third exit onto the B6128 (Owl Lane).
Continue to the traffic-light-controlled junction with the A653 (Leeds Road).
Turn right onto the A653 (Leeds Road).
Continue on the A653 (Leeds Road/Dewsbury Road) to the Tingley Interchange with the M62 (J28).
At the Tingley Interchange roundabout, take the 4th exit to join the M62 eastbound.
Follow existing motorway signage for the M1 northbound, M1 southbound or the M62 eastbound, as required.