Traffic on the A1: 'Severe delays' on the A1 near Pontefract after lorry breaks down in single-lane section

Motorists are facing long delays on the A1 this afternoon, after a lorry broke down on the motorway.

The A1 has become blocked between junction 40 and junction 39 after a lorry broke down in the single-lane section of the ongoing roadworks at Wentbridge Viaduct.

A broken-down vehicle has led to severe delays on the A1.

placeholder image — A broken-down vehicle has led to severe delays on the A1.

The broken-down vehicle has led to “severe” delays, of up to 54 minutes, on the A1 Southbound from Leys Road to B6474 Went Edge Road.

The AA said: “Road blocked and long delays due to stalled vehicle on A1 Southbound from Leys Road to B6474 Went Edge Road (Wentbridge South / Kirk Smeaton Turn Off). In the construction area”.

Traffic is beginning to improve.

We will continue to update this story.