A Huddersfield MP has called for action over motorway congestion around Huddersfield.
In parliament on Thursday, Colne Valley Tory, Jason McCartney called for an urgent debate on the continual jams and roadworks on both the M62 and M1.
He said: “For two years, my constituents have suffered from the implementation of the managed motorways scheme between Huddersfield and Leeds.
“Now the central barrier is being replaced, causing yet more congestion.
“And they cannot even use the M1 north from Wakefield to Leeds because it is now having its own managed motorway scheme implemented as well.
“This is a really important issue for my constituents every morning.”
Leader of the House of Commons, Andrew Lansley, said: “There is inevitably some disruption during these works.
“Mr McCartney will know that the further work relating to barriers on the M62 was not able to be funded at the time when the managed motorways scheme was being introduced.
“That is a pity, but the work is now due to be completed in December.
“I can assure him that the Highways Agency will keep three lanes open to traffic during the day, limiting necessary lane closures to overnight where possible.
“I hope that the smart motorway works that have been undertaken will bring extra capacity and more reliable journeys for his commuters in future,” he said.
