All lanes on the M62 eastbound motorway reopened on Monday morning, October 5, following a major traffic collision near Junction 25 at Brighouse. The incident temporarily halted all vehicle movement and caused significant morning delays for motorists travelling through West Yorkshire before emergency response and highway crews cleared the route.
Eastbound traffic was initially brought to a complete standstill at Junction 25 at approximately 6:59 a.m. Highway authorities and traffic management teams acted quickly to manage the congestion. They released the held queue shortly after at 7:12 a.m. while emergency response crews worked directly at the scene.
Recovery Operations and Route Clearance
Recovery operations for the vehicles involved in the collision took place between Junction 25 at the A644 Wakefield Road in Brighouse and Junction 26 at the M606 Junction 1 near Chain Bar. Crews worked efficiently to clear the wreckage and inspect the carriageway for safety.
Once the recovery and clearance work was successfully completed, highway authorities lifted the remaining restrictions. This allowed all eastbound lanes to reopen fully to the public. Drivers were advised that residual delays could take some time to clear as normal traffic flow gradually resumed across the network.
Key Details of the Incident
- Date: Monday, October 5
- Location: M62 Eastbound, between Junction 25 (Brighouse / A644 Wakefield Road) and Junction 26 (Chain Bar / M606)
- Initial Stoppage: 6:59 a.m.
- Queue Released: 7:12 a.m.
- Status: All lanes fully reopened following vehicle recovery
Travel Advice for Motorists
Transport agencies continue to remind drivers to check live traffic updates before setting out on long journeys, particularly during peak morning commuting hours. While the M62 eastbound has returned to full capacity, motorists should remain cautious when passing through areas where recent incidents have occurred.
