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Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district

The A1 southbound between Ferrybridge and Barnsdale Bar will be closed overnight this Sunday.

Full overnight closure expected on A1 as ongoing work near Wentbridge continues

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that four closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid this week across the district

Road closures: more than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

Photo of a dog in a kennel

Top 4 mini-documentaries: Cavity-Wall Scandal & hybrid ferry

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

National Highways will host an information session about the ongoing work at Wentbridge Viaduct on Saturday morning.

National Highways to host information event about work on Wentbridge Viaduct

MP Jade Botterill raised local traffic issues while on patrol with National Highways traffic officers.

Ossett and Denby Dale MP Jade Botterill raises traffic issues while on patrol

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 20 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

Roads to avoid this week across the district.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 15 road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district

Wakefield road closures: nine for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid over the next two weeks

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Road closures: more than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district

West Yorkshire Police are advising drivers to avoid unnecessary journeys.

Travel warning from police as snow continues to fall across Wakefield
Both West Yorkshire Police and National Highways have shared a warning for drivers planning to use the roads today.
Kara McKune

As part of the ongoing repairs and upgrades to the A1’s Wentbridge Viaduct and Wentedge Road Bridge, a contraflow system has been in place.

Long running contraflow on A1 at Ferrybridge to be temporarily lifted

The M6 was closed a after lorry crashed through the central reservation near Preston

Shocking video shows horrific motorway crash as lorry driver is killed

Wakefield road closures: more than a dozen for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

A lost dog has been reunited with his owner - after she caused the motorway to temporarily shut down 8 TIMES!!!

Lost dog shuts M25 eight times - watch beloved pet get rescued

Wakefield's motorists will have 13 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district this week

The water main burst on Wednesday (October 16). Picture: Bradford Council

M62 closure: Two lanes remain CLOSED after burst water main

"Please avoid the area" - Delays on M62 at Chain Bar roundabout due to a burst water main. Picture: Bradford Council

Traffic: Delays on M62 at Chain Bar roundabout due to a burst water main

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are the roads to avoid across the district this week

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 15 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district this week

Wakefield's motorists have 17 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Here are the roads to avoid across the Wakefield district this week
Wakefield's motorists have 17 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.
Leanne Clarke

Wakefield's motorists have 17 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Here are the roads to avoid across the Wakefield district this week

Demolition work at Castleton bridge on the M62

Drivers warned to expect delays as M62 shuts again for bridge replacement work

Wakefield's motorists have 20 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid over the next fortnight

Here are the 23 roads to avoid across the Wakefield district this week, including the A162, M62, M1 and A1(M)

Here are 23 roads to avoid across the Wakefield district this week

M62.

M62 incident: Drivers face afternoon delays after a vehicle fire westbound

There has been a serious crash between multi-vehicles today.

Traffic stopped in both directions on motorway after serious multi-vehicle crash

Overnight closures on M62 around junction 25 in September for resurfacing and bridge joint replacement

Overnight closures on M62 around junction 25 in September

Wakefield road closures: dozens for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid over the next two weeks

Landmark A1 structure refurbishments are due to fully complete in 2025

Wentbridge Viaduct: Here's when work on A1 landmark structure will be complete

As music lovers across the country get ready to see the likes of Liam Gallagher and Fred Again at Leeds Festival (21 – 25 August), National Highways is urging them to allow plenty of time to get to the event.

Leeds Festival 2024: Travel info, car parking, drop-off and roads to avoid

The West Yorkshire Vision Zero Strategy aims to improve road safety and save lives.

Plan to stop road deaths and serious injuries in West Yorkshire launched

Drivers in and around Wakefield have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are all the road closures across the Wakefield district this week

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

Road closures: more than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Here are 18 road closures for Wakefield drivers over the next two weeks

Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air.

Watch: Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air

Clean Up Britain founder John Read wants more to be done about motorway litter

Rubbish dumped on motorway...what do we pay our council tax for?

Drivers are being urged to delay their journeys if possible

Six-vehicle pile-up causing 90-minute delays and six-mile queue on the M62

Passengers are being warned to allow extra time if flying from Manchester Airport this summer. (GETTY)

Warning for anyone flying from Manchester Airport this summer

Travellers on a package holiday to Tunisia must pay a new tourist tax of up to £30 from November. Photo: AdobeStock

Travel with Katie Butler: New tourist tax for holidays in Tunisia

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 30 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district

Woman applies make-up while driving along the motorway.

Watch: Woman applies make-up while driving along the motorway

Wakefield's motorists will have 22 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Here are the 22 roads to avoid across the district this week

Lorry driver smashes into broken-down horsebox killing horse.

Watch: Lorry driver smashes into broken-down horsebox killing horse

Westfield Lane in Darrington has been made one way creating a big diversion for local motorists. Picture Scott Merrylees

Readers respond to decision to close road near Pontefract

Westfield Lane in Darrington has been made one way creating a big diversion for local motorists. Picture Scott Merrylees

Road to be closed completely after motorists ‘blatantly’ ignored one-way system

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district this week

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid this week

A goat is pictured between junction 12 or 13 of the M5 on March 25. Three of the animals ran onto the carriageway and blocked traffic.

Watch: Escaped goat caught by officers after blocking M5 traffic

Drivers in and around Wakefield have 15 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

15 road closures to look out for this week across the Wakefield district

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