THE bus station at Bradford Interchange has been closed as a "precautionary measure".

West Yorkshire Combined Authority issued a statement on Thursday evening.

A spokesperson said the closure follows damage to the station, believed to be linked to the recent weather. 

The statement does not specify how long the bus station will be closed for, but WYCA said more information will be provided "in due course". 

Statement in full on Bradford Interchange bus station closure

West Yorkshire Combined Authority said: "We have taken the precautionary measure to close Bradford Interchange bus station today following some damage believed to be linked to recent extreme weather.

"Bus services will still be running and we're working hard to limit disruption.

"We'll provide an update in due course."