Delays of approximately 20 minutes are being experienced on the approach, as reported by National Highways. Humberside Police are spearheading the response effort, alongside traffic officers, contractors, and recovery teams working diligently to clear the carriageway.

For commuters, the recommended diversion route is as follows:
– Exit the M62 Motorway at Junction 34.
– Proceed to the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A19, continuing for about 5 miles until reaching the roundabout with the A63.
– Take the 3rd exit onto A63 and continue for approximately 1 mile to the roundabout with the A1041.
– Follow by taking the 3rd exit onto A1041 and proceed for about 4 miles to the roundabout with the A645.
– Take the 1st exit onto A645 and continue for approximately 4 miles until reaching the roundabout with the A614.
– From the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A614 and drive for about 1 mile to reach the junction with the M62 Motorway.
– At the M62 roundabout, take the 1st exit to rejoin M62 East.

During rush hour, the eastbound section of the M62 in East Riding of Yorkshire remains closed. National Highways advised travelers to allow extra time for their journeys, suggesting potential rerouting or postponement of travel plans.

The incident occurred around 4.15am, as detailed on the National Highways website. National Highways North-East confirmed the closure of the eastbound M62 between junctions 34 and 35 in a post made at 5.03am.

A notification from National Highways urged drivers to avoid the area due to the closure of the eastbound carriageway of the M62 from J34 at Eggborough, where authorities are managing an ongoing incident. For further updates, subscribe to receive email alerts on the day’s significant news stories.