Motorway provides clearer route

Transport chiefs, including Highways Agency Project manager David Pilsworth pictured at the regional control centre in Wakefield, said the work to improve 15.5 miles between junction 25 at Brighouse and junction 30 at Rothwell had finished ahead of schedule

The Highways Agency last week lifted the temporary 50mph speed restrictions, marking an end to the work that began in October 2011. Since then, the agency has saved £17m, bringing the final cost to an expected £133m.

Roads minister Stephen Hammond said: ‘I am delighted that road users in West Yorkshire and beyond are able to benefit from the improvements earlier than planned, and at a lower cost to the taxpayer than originally forecast.’ PICture: Simon Hulme.