Traffic congestion and delays are impacting Blackburn and Hull. In Blackburn, heavy congestion on Myerscough Smithy Rd (A59) at Salmesbury is causing delays, with authorities advising alternative routes. In Hull, emergency repairs to a bridge joint fault on the A63 at St. Andrew's Quay have led to significant westbound delays, confirmed by National Highways. They are currently meeting to address the issue, with updates provided by RadioHumberside and looknorthBBC. The A63 westbound closure is expected to last until tomorrow morning, with no plans to close eastbound traffic. Roads and footpaths under the flyover remain open.
National Highways say the A63 in Hull will remain closed westbound until tomorrow morning at the earliest. It is a bridge joint fault & engineers are assessing and repairing it. No plans at this stage to close eastbound. Roads & footpaths under the flyover remain open. https://t.co/t97qsAinWO
Major delays on A63 in Hull after emergency bridge repairs close part of the road.
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I've just spoken to National Highways. They suspect this is a problem with a bridge joint. They're meeting to discuss it now. We will update you when we know more @RadioHumberside #Hull #A63 https://t.co/t97qsAinWO
There are emergency repairs to the bridge at St. Andrew's Quay on the westbound Clive Sullivan Way (A63) in Hull. This one is causing all sorts of delays for westbound traffic, with queues down Hedon Road beyond King George Dock. https://t.co/y4IlQsIgFF
** DELAYS ** Good morning all Please be aware there is currently heavy congestion / delays in and around the area of Myerscough Smithy Rd (A59) at Salmesbury, Blackburn. Please plan your journey accordingly and find an alternative route where possible. Many thanks