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Motorists could face major disruption on the M62 near Bradford this morning, with average speeds dropping to just 10mph amid severe congestion.
According to live traffic monitoring, there were delays of around 34 minutes on the eastbound carriageway between Junction 24 at Ainley Top and Junction 27 at Gildersome.
Traffic data showed vehicles moving at an average speed of just 10mph as queues built along the motorway.
The delays were first reported shortly before 5.29am on Wednesday, September 30, and appeared to worsen as the morning rush hour got underway.
Congestion around M606 interchange
Traffic maps from AA Traffic currently show heavy congestion around the M62 and M606 interchange near Chain Bar, with motorists heading towards Bradford among those affected.
Long stretches of slow-moving traffic were visible on both the M62 and parts of the M606, while a number of other traffic incidents had also been flagged across West Yorkshire.
Drivers travelling through the area were being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check traffic conditions before setting off.
Cause not immediately clear
The reason for the delays was not immediately known, although reports are suggesting this may have been caused by an accident.
Anyone travelling along the affected stretch of motorway this morning may continue to experience longer journey times while congestion clears.