Junction 42 (M62, Lofthouse Interchange) on the M1. Pic: Highways England
LADDERS on a major motorway closed two lanes and caused early morning traffic.
They were found spread across the M1 southbound carriageway, near junction 41 (A650, Carrgate).
Lanes one and two (of four) were closed until around 7.30am, with traffic also held.
This led to congestion queuing back to junction 42 (M62, Lofthouse Interchange).
The ladders were removed by 7.40am, with traffic then released.
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