A LARGE funeral cortege is causing delays in the city with drivers being warned to allow extra time or avoid the area for at least the next hour.

Both Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Police have advised avoiding the area around Tong Street and Westgate Hill Street, on the A650.

Matrix signs warn the congestions could continue until 2pm.

A commuter who witnessed the cortege said it was a huge funeral with a police escort and numerous limousines followed by mourners.