Drivers should plan for delays on the M62 as further 24-hour lane closures are announced. 

National Highways is replacing more than three miles of the motorway’s steel central barrier with concrete between junctions 28 (Tingley) and 29 (Lofthouse). 

From Sunday, May 21, engineers will put in place the eastern most section of the new concrete barrier. 

The outside lane closure currently in place on the M62 eastbound will be extended due to safety reasons, from around half a mile before the junction 29 exit slip road to the centre of the junction.

It will be in place seven days a week for around three weeks.

National Highways Project Manager Daniel Edwards said the move will end disruption three weeks earlier. 

He said: “We are working hard to complete these vital improvements as soon as possible to reduce longer-term disruption.

“We’re aware that the barrier upgrades, which have been taking place since January, have already caused disruption, especially during peak hours.

“Unfortunately, we are expecting this to result in further delays to journeys on this section of the M62, especially during afternoon peak travel periods. We’re strongly advising drivers to allow extra time to travel, or to find alternative routes if this is at all possible.”