Yorkshire and the Humber

M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds

Slight delays are expected at Junction 27 (Gildersome) of the M62 due to roundabout improvement work. There will be various lane closures on the roundabouts and approaches until 8 November. Work takes place overnight 8pm to 6am. Narrow lanes will be in place over 24 hours.

A1(M), Junction 34 (Blyth) to Junction 35 (Wadworth), south of Barnsley

Moderate delays are expected on the A1(M) between Junction 34 (Blyth) and Junction 35 (Wadworth) due to renewal of road markings. The northbound carriageway will be closed between 9pm and 6am from 11 August to 16 August. A diversion will operate via the local road network.

M181, west of Scunthorpe

Moderate delays are expected on the M181 due to carriageway renewal. The southbound carriageway will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am, from 4 to 13 August. The westbound exit slip road at Junction 3 of the M180 will also be closed over the same period. Diversion routes will operate via the local road network.

A628, Five Arches, north of Sheffield

Slight delays are expected on the A628 between Five Arches and Salters Brook due to overnight resurfacing and white lining. Until 13 September, there will be convoy working on both east and westbound carriageways between 8pm and 6am.

A64, Fulford to Bondhill, south of York

Moderate delays are expected on the A64 between Fulford and Bondhill due to renewal of road markings and road studs. The westbound carriageway will be closed from 11 to 13 August between 10pm and 5.30am, and the eastbound carriageway will be closed from 13 to 15 August between 10pm and 5.30am. Diversions will operate via the local road network.

M62, Junction 24 (Ainley Top), north of Huddersfield

Slight delays are expected on the M62 at Junction 24 (Ainley Top) due to resurfacing. There will be various lane closures east and westbound with hard shoulder running between 10pm and 5.30am from 11 August to 15 October.

M18, Junction 6 (Thorne) to Junction 7 (Langham), north of Doncaster

Slight delays are expected on the M18 between Junction 6 (Thorne) and Junction 7 (Langham) due to carriageway repairs. There will be various lane closures on the northbound carriageway between 8pm and 6am, at weekends only from 9 to 18 August.

M62, Junction 34 (Whitley Bridge) to Junction 35 (Langham), north of Doncaster

Slight delays are expected on the M62 between Junction 34 (Whitley Bridge) and Junction 35 (Langham) due to carriageway repairs. Two lanes of the eastbound carriageway will be closed between 8pm and 6am from 11 to 13 August. The westbound carriageway will be closed at Junction 34 between the exit and entry slip roads for two nights between 8pm and 6am from 14 August. A diversion will operate via westbound exit and entry slip roads.

A63, Monk Fryston to Hambleton, west of Selby

Slight delays are expected on the A63 between Monk Fryston and Hambleton due to resurfacing and renewal of road studs. There will be traffic signals and convoy working eastbound and westbound between 9.30am and 3.30pm, and overnight between 8pm and 6am, from 11 to 29 August.

A63, Brighton Street to Daltry Street, Hull

Moderate delays are expected on the A63 in Hull due to resurfacing. The eastbound carriageway will be closed between Brighton Street and Daltry Street from 11 to 13 August, between 9.30pm and 6am. The westbound carriageway will be closed between Daltry Street and Brighton Street from 13 to 15 August, between 9.30pm and 6am. Diversions will operate via the local road network.

NOTES TO EDITORS

1. The Highways Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. We manage, maintain and improve England's motorways and major A roads on behalf of the Secretary of State.

2. Real -time traffic information for England's motorways and major A roads is now available:

* From our new Traffic Radio service, available on DAB digital radio and the internet at http://www.trafficradio.org.uk To tune into the DAB service, simply press the "scan" button on your radio. The radio will tune into all available channels and you can select the new service by scrolling through the channels until you reach "Traffic Radio".

* On the internet at http://www.highways.gov.uk/trafficinfo

* By phone from the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated phone service on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more).

3. Before using a mobile, find a safe place to park. Never stop on the hard shoulder of a motorway except in an emergency. Make sure it's safe and legal before you call.

4. For more general information about the Highways Agency and its work, visit the Highways Agency website http://www.highways.gov.uk, or telephone the Highways Agency Information Line on 08457 50 40 30 at any time. (Calls to 0845 numbers cost no more than 3p/min from BT residential landlines. Call charges from other landlines and mobile networks may vary)

Safe driving at roadworks

During 2006 two workers were killed and 19 seriously injured in the course of their work on Highways Agency roads.

For the safety of all road users and roadworkers, when you are approaching roadworks:

* Keep within the speed limit - it is there for your safety.
* Get into the correct lane in good time - don't keep switching.
* Concentrate on the road ahead, not the roadworks.
* Be alert for works' traffic leaving or entering roadworks.
* Keep a safe distance - there could be queues in front.
* Observe all signs - they are there to help you.

Issued on behalf of the Highways Agency by COI News and PR, Yorkshire and the Humber

Client ref YH/411/08

COI ref 164379P