A SECTION of the Aire Valley trunk road at Keighley has been closed.

The westbound section of the A629 between Keighley and Steeton is shut and traffic is being diverted along the B6265, Skipton Road.

Severe congestion is reported.

Bradford Council says the closure, by its highways department, was necessary to carry out an inspection of a bridge across the road.

The carriageway is expected to be reopened by about 1pm.