Yorkshire and North East - Maintenance schemes

Work

We’re resurfacing the A1 north and southbound between Wansbeck and Warreners. The scheme includes:

• studs
• road markings
• and two sets of traffic loops

It’s scheduled to start on 29 September 2025 and is expected to take place until 16 January 2026. 

In order to keep disruption to a minimum, we’re carrying this work out overnight when traffic levels are lowest. 

This scheme will be carried out under overnight closures, six nights a week (8pm-6am), Sunday – Friday. The route will remain open on Saturday nights.

Closures

The closures will be implemented in phases:

29 September to 18 October

Phase 1 - Seaton Burn to St Leonard’s northbound 

9 October to Wednesday 12 November

Phase 2 - St Leonard’s to Hebron northbound 

13 October to 9 December 

Phase 3 - Hebron to St Leonard’s southbound  

10 December to 19 December 

Phase 4 - southbound - St Leonard’s to Seaton Burn 

7 January to 14 January 2026

Phase 5 - St Leonard’s Dumb Bells  

Diversions

Phase 1 diversion:

• motorists will be diverted off the A1 junction 80 at Seaton Burn along the A19
• then onto the A189 northbound and A197 Morpeth Northern Bypass
• to rejoin the A1 at St Leonards Interchange

For the southbound works (phase 4), motorists will follow the route in reverse.

Phases 2 and 3 diversion:

• northbound motorists will leave the A1 at St Leonards Interchange
• to follow the A197 eastbound, B1337 and C130 to Hebron Interchange

Southbound motorists will follow the route in reverse.

Phase 4 diversion:

• motorists will follow the phase 1 diversion route in reverse.

Within each phase of the programme, for drivers’ safety we will also have a 50mph speed restriction in place, 24 hours a day.

Please note, this work is weather dependent. In poor conditions it may need to be rescheduled. We will share updates as they are confirmed.

If you’re planning to travel during these closures, please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

We apologise for any disruption while we carry out these works. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Over the next 9 months, we'll be:

• improving drainage
• resurfacing carriageways and hard shoulders
• replacing the vehicle restraint system.

Closures

7 July to mid-September 2025

A1M overnight (8pm to 6am) full closures at:

• junction 61 (Spennymoor) to junction 62 (Durham)
• junction 63 (Chester-le-Street) to 62 (Durham)
• junction 61 (Spennymoor) to 62 (Durham)
• junction 62 (Durham) to 61 (Spennymoor) 

Mid to late August 2025 - A1M junction 56 (Piercebridge) to 57 (Darlington/ Stockton)

Northbound carriageway closed overnight.

Diversion

You'll be diverted off at junction 56 (Piercebridge) and back on at 59 Newton Aycliffe.

There'll be clearly signed diversions in place through North Yorkshire and Darlington local authority roads by Barton. 

Mid-September 2025 to late February 2026 - A1M 61 (Spennymoor) to junction 62 (Durham) 

One week of full overnight closures followed by 24/7 narrow lanes and 50 mph speed restrictions.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

From Monday 14 July 2025, we’re resurfacing the A194(M) southbound between Whitemare Pool Roundabout and the junction with the A1(M). 

We are also resurfacing Whitemare Pool Roundabout itself.

In addition, we’re refreshing road markings and studs as well as replacing bridge joints and traffic detector loops in the area.

To reduce disruption, we’ll be carrying out this work on weeknights (Monday – Friday, 8pm – 6am). We may use weekends as a contingency if we’re unable to progress works during the week for any reason.

This programme of work is expected to be completed by the end of October 2025.

This will be carried out in phases:

Phase 1A – Whitemare Pool Roundabout (West): 14 to 18 July 2025

This will require the following closures and diversions:

• A194(M) northbound closed at junction 2 Follingsby Interchange 
• There will be no access to Whitemare Pool Roundabout from the A184 eastbound
• A194(M) northbound traffic will be diverted onto the A195, A1231 and A19. The diversion would end at the Lindisfarne Roundabout (A19/A194 junction).
• A194(M) northbound to A184 westbound traffic diverted on New Road and Lingey Lane to rejoin the A184 on Felling Bypass.
• A194 southbound to A184 westbound non-motorway traffic diverted on B1306/ Mill Lane and A185/Shields Road to rejoin A184 at Heworth.
• A194 southbound to A184 westbound motorway traffic will be diverted south on A194(M) to junction 2, and then on New Road and Lingey Lane to rejoin the A184 on Felling Bypass.

Phase 1B – Whitemare Pool Roundabout (East): 21 to 24 July 2025

• A194 southbound closed at the B1306/Mill Lane roundabout
• No access to Whitemare Pool Roundabout from the A184 westbound
• A194 southbound traffic will be routed on the A19, A1231 and A195 to rejoin A194(M) at junction 2. 
• A184 westbound to A194(M) southbound traffic will be directed to continue on A184. Traffic will be directed to exit at the next junction onto Lingey Lane and New Road to rejoin the A194(M) at junction 2.
• A194(M) northbound and A195 northbound to A184 eastbound traffic will be diverted onto New Road, Lingey Lane and Sunderland Road to rejoin the A184 EB on Felling Bypass.

During the following phases, we will close the A194(M) between the junctions as below, with traffic being diverted using A184, A195, A182, A19 and A1231:

Phase 2 – Whitemare Pool to Follingsby Interchange: 25 July - 15 Aug
Phase 3 – Follingsby interchange to Havannah interchange: 18 Aug - 2 Oct
Phase 4 – Havannah interchange to A1(M): 3 - 27 Oct

No work will take place during the August bank holiday and Great North Run weekends.

Please plan your routes in advance and allow more time for your journey if you’re planning to travel in the area. 

Some of this work will be unavoidably noisy. We will do everything we can to minimise disruption but would like to apologise in advance for any disturbance caused by this much needed work.

Work

We’re repairing the damaged section of the retaining wall near Valehouse Reservoir.

Closures

To keep drivers and the workforce safe, we'll need two full overnight closures of the A628 in both directions between Flouch Roundabout and Tintwistle.

The full closures will be in place between 9pm and 6am on:

• Sunday 12 October
• Sunday 9 November

To prepare for the closures, all laybys on the A628 east and westbound in this section will be closed from 12pm on both these Sundays, to be reopened at 6am the following morning.

These closures will allow us to install scaffold and set up two-way temporary traffic lights in this section. The traffic lights will enable single-lane running on this stretch while we repair the wall.

The footpath in this section will also be closed during this period.

Diversions

During the overnight closures, diversions will be fully signed.

Traffic travelling westbound will be diverted onto:

• the M1 northbound from junction 36 (Tankersley)
• then onto the M62 westbound towards the M60 clockwise at Denton. 

Westbound local traffic will be diverted onto:

• the A616 northbound from Flouch
• onto the A635 westbound
• and the A6018 southbound at Stalybridge

Eastbound traffic will be diverted onto:

• the M60 anticlockwise and M62 eastbound at junction 18
• before joining the M1 southbound at junction 29 (Lofthouse)
• and then travelling southbound to J35/J36

Eastbound local traffic will be diverted onto:

• the A6018 northbound to Stalybridge
• A635 eastbound
• and A616 southbound to Flouch Roundabout

Please allow extra time for your journey while these signals are in place.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We need to repair a cascade alongside the A628 at Woodhead. The Woodhead Cascade is a series of stone steps that carries water from a culvert under the A628 down to the stream feeding Woodhead Reservoir. 

They’re located on the A628 between the Woodhead Station access road and Salter’s Brook bridge. 

Earlier this year, we found some of the stone steps had moved, allowing water to escape onto the surrounding hillside and risking erosion of the embankment. 

We need to stabilise the structure before the expected high water flows this winter, to prevent any further damage caused by water flowing through the embankment, and to protect the nearby carriageway.

We'll begin ground repair and stabilisation work from Monday 21 July. The work needs to take place during the day due to working on a steep embankment. We'll carry this out using two-way lights on the A628 from 7am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

This work is expected to be complete in early October. We'll share further updates as they are confirmed. 

This is expected to cause delays in the area, especially around peak travel times.

Work

We’re upgrading the central barrier on the A64 between Fulford and Grimston Bar. 

This will mean improving the steel barrier over around 5.5km. We will also be putting in place a concrete central barrier around the central pillars, or piers, of three overbridges on this section.

Closures

All works are taking place under weeknight closures (8pm-6am) for around 12 weeks in total. 

Most closures will be on the eastbound carriageway. 

However, the closures will be on the westbound carriageway on the following dates: 

• 27 August
• 4 September
• 9 September
• 17 September
• 21 September
• 20-22 October

Please note, closures are subject to change. We will update the programme as further details are confirmed.

A 40mph speed limit is also in place on this section, with ANPR speed cameras for the duration for the safety of the workforce and for the public.

Diversion

During the closures, motorists will be diverted via the A1237.

Please follow the signed diversions and allow more time for your journey.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

We're repairing the A64 at junctions near Stockton on the Forest where it meets

• North Lane
• Barr Lane

Closures

13 and 14 October - Barr Lane junction

Closed overnight (8pm - 6am) each night.

Diversion for all vehicles (including HGVs)

During the closures, you can access Barr Lane by the junction with Sandy Lane:

• take the A64, A1237, Malton Road, Hopgrove Lane South and then Stockton Lane
• continue though Stockton on the Forest onto Sandy Lane
• then turn left onto Barr Lane

Barr Lane diversion map.

15 and 16 October - North Lane junction

Closed overnight (8pm - 6am) each night.

Diversion for all vehicles (including HGVs)

• take the A64 onto the A1237 at Hopgrove Roundabout
• then take the A1237 northbound
• at the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto North Lane

North lane diversion map.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England site. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We’re carrying out essential resurfacing and refreshing road markings and studs on the following slip roads:

• Old Malton interchange/A169 eastbound exit
• Brambling Fields eastbound entry and westbound exit
• Askham Bryan eastbound exit
• Askham Bar/Copmanthorpe eastbound exit

Closures and diversions

Work will be carried out under overnight closures (8pm-6am) in phases between 27 October and 18 November.

To carry this out safely, we'll need the following closures:

27-31 October

A64 closed eastbound from the A169/ Old Malton to Brambling Fields (5 nights) 

Old Malton and Brambling Fields diversion route

3-5 November

A64 closed eastbound Bilbrough Top to Askham Bar/Copmanthorpe (3 nights) 

Askham Bryan to Askham Bar Copmanthorpe diversion route

10 -13 November 

A64 westbound closed Bull Piece Lane to Brambling Fields (2 nights) 

Askham Bryan to Askham Bar Copmanthorpe diversion route

17 -18 November 

A64 westbound closed Bull Piece Lane to Brambling Fields (2 nights) 

A64, A170 and A169 diversion route

These diversion routes have been agreed with the local authorities and need to be suitable for all types of vehicles, including HGVs. 

Some of our work may be noisy. We've done all we can to keep any disturbance to a minimum. 

These works are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in bad weather.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

The bridge carrying the A640 New Hey Road over the M62 near junction 22 (Outlane) remains in single-lane running. This is due to significant corrosion, which means that the bridge is unable to safely open to two lanes of traffic.

We're still monitoring the structure every three months to ensure there are no critical signs of potential structural failure. We can continue to maintain single lane running to normal traffic, however, the traffic management will need to stay in place until a permanent solution for the structure is implemented, which is likely to be 2027 at the earliest. In the future, we may need to enforce a further weight restriction to keep the bridge safe to use.

We’re now looking into longer-term options. These include further localised strengthening works to maintain a weight limit of 44 tonnes ahead of a permanent replacement of the entire bridge.

We will share further updates, including any changes to weight restrictions, timescales for further works and any plans for replacement of the structure, as they are confirmed.

Works

To reduce disruption, we’ll work Monday to Friday from 8pm to 6am. 

We may use weekends if we’re unable to work during the week.

A 24/7 40mph speed limit will be in place to protect road users while the central safety barrier is incomplete. This speed limit will be enforced by average speed cameras.

Whilst working, we'll close one side of the A66 and have lane closures in place on the other carriageway. This allows us to work safely at multiple locations, cutting the time we need on site. 

Most closures will be between Long Newton and Elton though we may sometimes need to extend them.

Closures

15 – 21 August (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure
• Preston Farm westbound exit slip closure

26 August – 12 September (14 nights)

• westbound full closure from Elton to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

15 – 19 September (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Little Burdon to Elton
• westbound lane closure

22 September – 24 October (25 nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure

27 October – 12 November (13 nights)

• westbound full closure from Elton to Long Newton
• eastbound lane closure

13 - 19 November (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure 

20 - 26 November (five nights)

• eastbound full closure from Little Burdon to Elton
• westbound lane closure

27 - 28 November (two nights)

• eastbound full closure from Long Newton to Elton
• westbound lane closure

We'll give more updates once dates are confirmed.

Diversion

Eastbound diversion

• south on Mill Lane
• onto the A67 to Eaglescliffe
• then the A135/A1027 to re-join the A66 at Preston Farm

Westbound diversion

• traffic will diverted left/south onto Durham Lane
• then on the A67 towards Darlington
• before being routed north onto Mill Lane to re-join A66 at Long Newton 

High sided vehicles will follow the existing route for both closures using Urlay Nook Road. 

We'll escort residents who live within the closures and maintain access for emergency vehicles throughout.

To avoid disruption to local villages, please use these routes.

Following surveys carried out earlier in the year we've established there are several hundred Ash trees with the condition of ‘die back’ making them a risk to the strategic road network.

We need to fell these trees, many of which were also self-seeded, ending up too close to residential properties next to the A66.

To remove these trees safely we'll need to close the A66 overnight between Scotch Corner & Bowes in both directions from Monday 13 to Friday 17 October (8pm-6am).

As this work is high priority for safety we'll need to start this process before winter sets in and poor weather prevents us completing the removal.

While we have felled as many as possible from land next to the A66, (using lane closures where we can), we have now reached the point that the only way we can safely remove this risk is to close the road completely and fell overnight. 

We are only removing diseased Ash trees and will leave other trees in place.

We recognise the importance of replanting and replacing trees and vegetation that is lost. However, many of the ash that are being removed are self-seeded and have ended up in locations that are not ideal for biodiversity. These cleared areas will be reseeded with wild grasses and other more suitable vegetation.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We’re resurfacing the M1 between junctions 38 (Haigh) and 39 (Durkar) in West Yorkshire. This essential work will ensure safer and smoother journeys on this route.

Closures

To keep drivers and the workforce safe, we'll need overnight closures on this section.

These closures are Monday-Friday only, and will be in place on each of the following nights between 8pm and 6am. 

Northbound 

• Tuesday 7 October
• Thursday 9 October – Friday 10 October
• Monday 13 October – Friday 17 October
• Monday 20 October – Friday 24 October
• Monday 27 October – Tuesday 28 October
• Wednesday 26 November – Thursday 27 November
• Wednesday 3 December – Friday 5 December 

Southbound 

• Wednesday 29 October – Friday 31 October
• Monday 3 November – Friday 7 November
• Monday 10 November – Friday 14 November
• Monday 17 November – Friday 21 November
• Monday 24 November – Tuesday 25 November 

There are no closures planned on Saturday or Sunday nights.

Resurfacing will only be carried out in one direction at a time. 

Customers for Travelodge at Wakefield Woolley Edge will receive specific instructions from Travelodge on accessing the services during the closures.

Dates and times of closures may change in some circumstances such as poor weather conditions, or where there are clashes with roadworks taking place elsewhere on the network.

Diversions

Diversions will be fully signed.

Northbound traffic will be directed:

• off the M1 at junction 38
• to follow the A637
• and the A636 back onto the M1 at junction 39

Southbound traffic will be diverted in the opposite direction.

Diversion route map

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We’re:

• Refurbishing joints on the M1 (upper deck) and A631 (lower deck) at Tinsley Viaduct
• Replacing existing 50mph repeater signs with roundels and road markings on the A631.

Bridge joints allow the bridge to naturally contract and expand in differing weather conditions and with movement from traffic.

This work will take place in phases around every six weeks. During each refurbishment period, we'll remove a small number of joints for the treatment, which will include giving them a protective coating and cleaning them before replacing them. 

These are routine refurbishments to ensure the joints’ continued safety and longevity.

This work will reduce future disruption by minimising the risk of later joint defects and the need for short-term repairs.

This work is scheduled to continue until summer 2026.

Closures

We’ll be carrying out this work under overnight closures (9pm-6am) on the M1 upper deck and the A631 between Meadowhall Roundabout and Tinsley Roundabout. 

Closures will alternate between the M1 top deck and A631 lower deck:

10-14 November

M1 northbound upper deck (five nights)

13-14 November

A631 northbound lower deck (two nights)

5-6 January

A631 northbound lower deck (two nights)

7-9 January

M1 northbound upper deck (two nights)

18-19 February

A631 northbound lower deck (two nights

20-22 February

M1 northbound upper deck (three nights)

7-8 April

A631 southbound lower deck (two nights)

9-11 April

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

25-26 May

A631 southbound lower deck (two nights)

27-29 May

M1 southbound upper deck (three nights)

10-11 July

M1 southbound upper deck (two nights)

Diversions 

While the M1 northbound in this section is closed, traffic will be diverted:

• onto the A631 lower deck at Tinsley Roundabout before rejoining at Meadowhall Roundabout.

While the A631 northbound is closed, traffic will diverted:

• off at Tinsley Roundabout onto the service road, before rejoining at Meadowhall Roundabout.

These routes will be followed in reverse for southbound closures.

Some of this work may be noisy. While we'll do everything we can to keep any disruption to a minimum, we apologise in advance for any disturbance caused during our works.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

The bridge carrying Greenland Lane over the M18, between junctions 6 (Waterside) and 7 (Langham), remains closed to motorised vehicles and is unfortunately not expected to be able to reopen for at least two years. 

This is due to complex structural defects which mean we need to close it to motorised traffic for everyone’s safety until 2027 at the very earliest. The bridge is still safe for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians to use. 

We’re progressing a detailed structural assessment to establish its load capacity and enable us to find out the next steps we need to take, which could include one of the following options:

• Repair the structure
• Prop the structure to allow it to remain open
• Demolish and replace the bridge with a new one entirely 

We'll establish a course of action and share updates as soon as they are available. 

We understand that this closure is causing disruption to regular road users in the area, especially with other roadworks taking place within the area. We liaise with the local authority regularly to ensure as little disruption caused as possible. Please be assured, we're doing everything we can to resolve the issues and either safely reopen or replace the bridge as soon as we're able to.

Diversion routes

During the closure, traffic is being diverted via Greenland Lane, Johnny Moor Long Lane, Moorends Road, North Common Road, Selby Road and Thorne Road.

Works

We’re carrying out a permanent repair to a bridge joint on the link road between the M18 southbound and the M1 northbound at junction 32 (Thurcroft). This follows an earlier temporary repair to the joint.

We'll also be resurfacing on this section.

Closures 

To carry this out safely, we'll need to close the link road between the M18 southbound and the M1 northbound overnight (8pm-6am), on each of these nights:

• 17, 18 and 19 October
• 24, 25 and 26 October

Diversion

During the full overnight closures, drivers will be diverted:

• from the M18 onto the M1 southbound onto junction 31 (Aston)
• before being directed back onto the M1 northbound.

There will be a further daytime (6am-8pm) lane 1 closure on 18 and 19 October, and on 25 and 26 October.

These closures are subject to change. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if poor conditions are predicted on any of these dates. We'll share an update if there are any changes.

The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled if poor conditions are predicted on any of these dates. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Works

We’re resurfacing the M181 in North Lincolnshire in both directions, creating smoother journeys on this motorway. 

Closures and Diversion

To do this, we’ll need to close the M181 overnight (8pm-6am) on the following dates:

• 20-23 October (four shifts) - southbound
• 3-5 November (three shifts) - southbound
• 6-7 November (two shifts) – northbound

Diversions will be fully signed using the hollow square symbol and will be by:

• A18 to Frodingham Grange Roundabout
• A1077 (Parkway)
• A1029 (Brigg Road)
• A18 (Mortal Ash Hill)

Diversion route map

While the M181 northbound is closed, motorists travelling into Scunthorpe from the M180 will be diverted from junction 2 if they are heading eastbound, or from junction 4 westbound. 

Those heading out of Scunthorpe will follow the diversion routes in reverse when the M181 is closed southbound.

Please note, third party utility works are being carried out as follows:

• on the A18 near Sandtoft between 13 and 24 October
• on the A18 eastbound between East Common Lane and Grange Lane North from 3 November

To ensure you’re using the most appropriate diversion route, avoiding congestion and closures for the above third-party roadworks, please follow the signposted diversions and do not rely on your satnavs.

We’ll make every effort to minimise impact on the local community and motorists. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

Work

We've  recently replaced the anti-slip resurfacing on two footbridges that cross the M621 in Leeds:

• the Tilbury Road footbridge, which crosses the M621 near junction 2 (Elland Road)
• and the Westbury footbridge, which crosses the M621 near junction 7 (Stourton) between Westbury Place and Parnaby Road.

We've also replaced the anti-slip surfacing, as well as waterproofing and replacing the joint sealant at these structures.

We're due to return to these bridges in late September to complete the works, however this was postponed due to bad weather. 

Closures and diversions

We’ll now be returning to carry out work on the bridges as follows: 

2 October - M621 J7 Westbury Place (9.30am-3pm)

Work will be carried out during the daytime, between 9.30am and 3pm. 

During the closure, members of the public should follow the diversion to:

• Parnaby Road
• Middleton Road
• Pepper Road
• Clayton Road
• and Westbury Place

9 October - M621 Tilbury Road (9.30am-3pm)

Work will also be carried out between 9.30am and 3pm.

During the closure, the diversion will be to

• Elland Road
• Recreation Avenue
• and Cemetery Road

Both bridges will be opened to allow access to and from local schools. 

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

To work safely, we'll install narrow lanes on the M62 eastbound  between 1 September and 21 November

There'll also be a 50mph speed limit on this section.

We've tried to reduce delays and congestion by keeping three lanes open in each direction.

Some of our work may be noisy but we'll try to reduce disruption where possible.

Closures

Full closures in October 2025

On 10, 11 and 12 October, we'll close the M62 overnight in both directions to lift the culvert liner into position.

Diversions

We'll put fully signed diversions in place during closures.

Vehicles at or below 15'9" or 4.8m travelling eastbound (hollow triangle symbol)

You'll be diverted off the M62 at junction 24 eastbound by:

• A629 
• A643 towards Brighouse 
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A62 (Cooper Bridge Road) 
• A644 (Wakefield Road)
• then onto the M62 at junction 25 

M62 eastbound hollow triangle diversion route map

Vehicles at or below 15'9" or 4.8m travelling westbound (solid diamond symbol) follow the same route in reverse.

M62 westbound solid diamond symbol diversion route map

Vehicles above 15'9" or 4.8m travelling eastbound (solid circle symbol)

You'll be diverted by:

• A629
• A643
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A641 (Bradford Road)
• A643
• A644 (Wakefield Road)
• then onto the M62 at junction 25

M62 eastbound solid circle symbol diversion route map

Vehicles above 15'9" or 4.8m travelling westbound (solid triangle symbol)

You'll be diverted by:

• A644
• A641
• A6107
• A643
• A629
• then onto the M62 at junction 24

M62 westbound solid triangle symbol diversion route map

Please follow the official signed routes. Don't rely on satnavs.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.

From 9 September we’re replacing the cabling to the navigation lights on the M62 Ouse Bridge between junctions 36 (Goole) and 37 (Howden).

These are routine maintenance works and are not connected to the earlier programme of joint repairs on the bridge.

We’ve carried out preliminary works on Hook Lane, which runs alongside the River Ouse underneath the bridge; however, to complete the works, it will be necessary to establish hard shoulder and lane closures.

These closures will consist of a mixture of daytime (9am – 3.30pm) and overnight (8pm-6am) single lane closures on both the east and westbound carriageways.

These will be carried out on various dates, on weekdays between 9 September and January 2026. We will share precise dates as they are confirmed.

Work

We’re improving journeys in West Yorkshire by carrying out essential resurfacing on a stretch of the M62 westbound.

The resurfacing will be carried out on the westbound carriageway between junctions 25 (Clifton) and 23 (Outlane), as well as on the westbound exit and entry slips at junction 24 (Ainley Top). 

We’re also renewing six bridge joints, as well as more than 100 marker posts and a number of driver location signs. These are roadside markers that help drivers and emergency services identify an exact location.

Closures

Please note, previously scheduled closures for the nights of 14-17 October have been postponed.

We'll share further updates on this page as and when they're confirmed.

For the safety of drivers and the workforce, we’ll need full overnight weeknight closures (8pm – 6am) on the M62 westbound:

• 11 October: Junction 25-24
• 13 -17 October: Junction 25-24
• 27-31 October: Junction 25-24
• 4-7 November: Junction 25-24
• 10-14 November: Junction 25-24
• 17-21 November: Junction 25-23
• 24-28 November: Junction 25-23 (excluding Thursday 27 November)
• 8-12 December: Junction 25-23
• 15-19 December: Junction 25-23

Diversions

Diversions will be fully signed:

Junctions 25-24 closures

Vehicles equal to or below 15'9" or 4.8m high (solid diamond symbol)
Traffic will be diverted off the M62 at junction 25 westbound onto:

• A644 (Wakefield Road)
• A62 (Coper Bridge Road)
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A643
• then onto the M62 at junction 24 

Diversion for M62 westbound closure 

Vehicles above 15'9" or 4.8m (solid triangle symbol) traffic will be diverted onto:

• A644 Wakefield Road
• A643
• A641 (Bradford Road)
• A6107 (Clough Lane)
• A643
• A629
• then onto the M62 at junction 24

Diversion for M62 junctions 25-24 westbound closure

Junctions 25-23 closure

Follow the diversion route as above.

From Ainley Top Roundabout, continue onto the A643 and back onto the M62 at junction 23.

Please note, we’re also carrying out essential maintenance to a culvert that runs under the M62, at junctions 24 (Ainley Top).

To minimise disruption, we'll use some of the overnight closures on this scheme to progress the works. 

We've tried to minimise disruption as much as possible, however we apologise in advance for any disruption caused and will work to complete the improvements as soon as possible.

Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey if you’re travelling during these closures.

Please remember that closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page or find live travel information on our Traffic England. Our travel alerts give details of live incidents on our network.