REPAIRS to a pothole on the M62 are causing rush hour delays.

Highways England are reporting approximately 8km of delays Westbound between Junction 29 at Lofthouse to J27 at Gildersome.

They expect this to become worse and ask that drivers use an alternative route if possible.

One lane closed and there is queueing traffic due to the emergency repairs.

The fault in the carriageway will require a lane to remain closed throughout the rest of today with further work taking place this evening.