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Emergency Services Day

16 photos as emergency services take over the National Coal Mining Museum

Emergency services day at the National Coal Mining Museum this Saturday.

Emergency Services Day arrives at the National Coal Mining Museum

One lane closed due to emergency resurfacing repairs on M1 Northbound

M1 lanes reopen following accident at Wakefield

The M62 will be closed between junction 29 (Lofthouse) and junction 28 (Tingley) this weekend.

M62 stretch near Wakefield set for full closure this weekend

The M62 will be closed between junction 29 (Lofthouse) and junction 28 (Tingley) next weekend.

M62 stretch near Wakefield set for full closure next weekend

Drivers can expect 45-minute delays on the M62 near Lofthouse.

Breaking Live updates after multi-vehicle crash on M62 near Leeds

'Final minor works' taking place as Wentbridge Viaduct scheme reaches completion

Road closures: almost two dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

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

National Highways’ Operations Centre relocates to new location in Wakefield

Road closures across Wakefield over the next two weeks.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid over Christmas and the New Year

Drivers are being warned of disruption on a major Yorkshire motorway this morning following a ‘police-led’ incident.

Disruption on A1M with closures in place after 'police led incident'

Repair works to Wentbridge Viaduct have been ongoing since February 2023.

Wakefield Council wants compensation over roads damage caused by A1(M) delays

A1 Wentbridge Viaduct work to be completed before Christmas

Date given for completion of A1 works at Wentbridge Viaduct

Homes evacuated, road closed & emergency rest centre opened in Lancs after gas leak

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

Lane closures will be in place on the M1 and M621 from tomorrow (Thursday, July 17) for vital repair works on a bridge that spans the motorway.

Lane closures on M62 at Lofthouse lasting three months as bridge works begin
Drivers are being reminded of lane closures on the M1 and M621 that start tomorrow, Thursday, July 17.
Leanne Clarke

National Highways has apologised to drivers for ongoing disruptions on the A1.

Wentbridge Viaduct roadworks to cause 'considerable delays' to drivers on the A1

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

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

National Highways have warned that the work is "substantial" and is "likely to cause disruption" to motorists travelling on the A1.

Wentbridge Viaduct: Completion date on A1 upgrade work delayed again

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

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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
National Highways will host a public information event for residents, businesses and drivers about their ongoing work on the A1 at Wentbridge this weekend.
Kara McKune

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

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.

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

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