'Substantial delays' likely as bridge joint fails

Drivers should expect "substantial delays" on the M62 in East Yorkshire after inspectors found a newly fitted joint on the Ouse Bridge had failed, officials have said.

National Highways said lanes one and two of the westbound carriageway, between junctions 37 and 36, are closed.

A spokesperson said: "These lane closures will be in place while we carry out investigations to understand why the joint failed and we expect closures to remain for the rest of the day."

Drivers endured more than two years of delays and speed restrictions after inspectors found eight joints on the bridge had failed. Restrictions were lifted in October 2024.

National Highways told BBC Look North the fault involved one of the newly fitted joints.

Drivers should find alternative routes if possible, it added.

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