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M62 Motorway Closure Triggers Delays Near Greater Manchester
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Incident Overview
On September 20, a police-related incident prompted the closure of the eastbound M62 between junction 22 (Denshaw) and junction 24 (Huddersfield). National Highways reported that the closure was first noted at approximately 3:30 p.m., with an anticipated full reopening around 5:30 p.m. The disruption affected traffic flowing both eastbound and westbound.
Timeline of the Event
- ~3:30 p.m., September 20 – National Highways issues an alert that the M62 eastbound is closed due to a police incident.
- ~5:30 p.m., September 20 – Authorities indicate that all lanes are expected to be reopened after police enquiries conclude.
Traffic Impact
Inrix, the traffic-data provider, confirmed that the closure caused queues on the eastbound carriageway. The agency estimated delays of 30 minutes for eastbound drivers and 25 minutes for westbound traffic approaching the incident site.
Official Statements & Responses
A National Highways spokesperson said that West Yorkshire Police had completed their enquiries at the scene, allowing all lanes to reopen. Inrix echoed the same information, noting the specific delay figures for both directions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “M62 eastbound between J22 (Denshaw) and J24 (Huddersfield). All lanes have reopened as West Yorkshire Police have completed their enquiries at scene. There are delays of 30 mins eastbound and 25 minutes westbound on approach.” — Inrix
