A BROKEN down vehicle has caused a lane to close which has resulted in heavy traffic this morning.

The incident has affected the M62 Westbound from J26 M606 J1 (Chain Bar) to J25 A644 Wakefield Road (Brighouse). Lane one of four is shut.

National Highways says the event is expected to clear between 9.30pm and 9.45pm.

Traffic is already heavy in the area due to the roadworks on the Eastbound carriageway.