Performers as well as supporters heading to the Yorkshire Regional Championships at Huddersfield Town Hall this weekend are being urged to check all weather and travel announcements on local and national news outlets.
Safe
The Yorkshire Regional Committee has confirmed to 4BR that the contest goes ahead and that roads and parking facilities in Huddersfield are navigable and safe.
Stuart Warriner told 4BR: "Everyone has worked so hard to ensure the contest goes ahead as planned. We would urge people to take care with their travel arrangements and getting to the hall on local streets.
We will endeavour to keep everyone up to date with the weather but we can guarantee that everyone will receive the warmest of welcomes."
Start time
The contest kicks off at 9.15am on Saturday morning with the Fourth Section (draw at 7.45am), followed by the Third Section (Start time: 1.00pm — Draw: 11.15am) and Second Section (Start time: 5.30pm — Draw: 3.45pm).
Both Greater Manchester Police and West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that at present part of the M62 remains closed and motorists are advised to avoid travelling trans-Pennine unless necessary.
We will endeavour to keep everyone up to date with the weather but we can guarantee that everyone will receive the warmest of welcomesStuart Warriner
M62 Motorway
The motorway is closed westbound between junctions 24 at Ainley Top and 21 at Milnrow and eastbound between junctions 20 at Rochdale and 22 at Saddleworth.
A number of other roads are also closed including the A635 Holmfirth Road, A6024 at Holme Moss and the A58 at Ripponden. The B6114 at Saddleworth and the A640 New Hey Road
The A62 Huddersfield to Oldham is open and passable with care but not recommended for high sided vehicles.
A diversion is in place from junction 24, following the black circle route, which will take you along the A629, A646 to Todmorden, A6033 to Littleborough and join the A58 to the A664 following signs for the motorway to Junction 21.
Local weather
Meanwhile the Huddersfield Examiner newspaper has reported that there could be some snow showers on Saturday that could turn to icy rain in the area on Sunday — so motorists should be aware of potential hazardous road conditions.
Rail strike
In addition to the weather problems, Northern Rail is planning a strike on Saturday which means a reduced train service. Trans-Pennine has been running a reduced service in recent days due to the weather conditions.
It is understood that there may well be problems with a reduced hourly service at Huddersfield Station, although the Trans Pennine service will be running as normal. There are no issues for Sunday 4th March.
For further details go to: https:/Â/Âwww.northernrailway.co.uk/Âstrike
