The chug which stopped traffic on the M62 has been adopted at last

By Rebecca Marano
Published 27th Feb 2019, 09:28 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2019, 10:32 BST
Chug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways EnglandChug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways England
Chug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways England
The chug who caused huge delays on the M62 has been adopted by one of the highway officers who found her, the Yorkshire Post understands.

The Chug - a cross between a Chihuahua and the Pug - was found running loose on the M62 near Birstall on Sunday, February 17.

Traffic on the motorway at junction 27 near Birstall ground to a halt after notices of 'animals in the road' were put up.

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Chug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways EnglandChug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways England
Chug who delayed the M62 has been adopted. Photo credit: Highways England

After an unsuccessful appeal to find the owner, Highways England had issued an update which said that the dog would be put up for adoption today (Tuesday).