Live as part of M62 shut after lorry smashes into bridge

M62 is closed in North Yorkshire[1] due to emergency repairs after a lorry hit a bridge.

The M62[2] westbound has been closed due to emergency repairs from J34 A19 (Selby / Doncaster[3] ) to J33 A162 (Ferrybridge Services) after a lorry struck an overhead bridge.

The carriageway is closed so the damage to the bridge can be inspected and assessed - an inspection by a structural engineer is now underway.

Diversion routes are in place following the closure, road users are advised to follow the hollow diamond symbol on road signs. Diversion - Via the A19, the A645 and A162 to re-join at J33.

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References

  1. ^ Yorkshire (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ M62 (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
  3. ^ Doncaster (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
  4. ^ Live as A647 in Bradford shut by police after fatal crash as man killed and three people arrested (www.examinerlive.co.uk)