Humberside Police revealed that the B1230 road was fully reopened at 12pm on Saturday, leaving all of the road closures orgainsed to ensure public safety now over.

Friday January 4, 2.30pm
Following the controlled detonation of the unexploded Second World War bomb earlier today, the M62 between junctions 37 and 38 has now re-opened.
However, the B1230 south of Skelton Common and at East Lynton remains closed, as does Kilpin Broad Lane at Gate Farm, while on-going checks and clean-up operations are taking place.

Friday January 4, 12.05pm
The World War Two bomb found in a field near Balkholme has been detonated by Army bomb disposal experts.

Friday January 4 11.50am
Police have announced that the following roads are now closed until further notice due to the detonation of an unexploded World War Two bomb in Balkholme:
B1230 and its junctions with Long Lane, Station Road, Rudding Lane.
Narrow Lane, Kilpin at the junction with a track running north.
Junction of A614 and Patrington Road.
Spenwood Lane and Long Lane in Eastrington
M62 junction 37 eastbound and junction 38 westbound.
The closures are temporary and the roads will be reopened as soon as it is safe to do so.
Motorists are asked to follow diversions which have been put in place and all agencies involved would like to thank residents and motorists for their patience whilst this incident is ongoing.

Friday January 4, 10am
The closure of the M62 near Howden has been brought forward to 10.30am to carry out a controlled explosion of a World War Two bomb.
A spokesman for East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the motorway is expected to re-open at about 3pm.
A signed diversion route via Holme-on-Spalding Moor and Market Weighton on the A614, A1079 and A1034 will be in place.
The controlled explosion is planned for noon but this is not a guaranteed time.

Thursday January 3, 1.30pm
The M62 near Howden will be closed around noon tomorrow during a controlled explosion of the WWII bomb found by metal detector enthusiast Phil Stead.
Humberside Police have confirmed the road, between Junction 37 to 38, will be closed between 11am and 3pm to ensure public safety.
An Army bomb disposal team from 33 Engineer Regiment, based in Wimbish, Essex, have been on the scene all week along with the police, ambulance service, fire service and utility companies.
The B1230 will remain closed until further notice and diversions are being organised by the Highways Agency for motorists on the M62.
Captain Tim Ives, who is commanding the ten soldiers in the bomb disposal unit, said: "We have identified the item as a Second World War RAF bomb and since we arrived we have been in the process of building mitigation around it.
"Mitigation means we are working to reduce the effects of the controlled explosion by packing sand around the device.
"This works to absorb the blast and reduce the fragmentation."
He added: "Although not exactly the norm, it is not unusual to come across these devices - we deal with a handful every year.
"Each one presents its own difficulties and challenges, which is what we as explosive ordnance disposal specialists are trained to deal with."
Police said the road closures were necessary to ensure the bomb was disposed of safely.
Chief Superintendent Colin Andrews, of Humberside Police, said: "Members of the public are urged to remain calm and respect the road closures and any evacuations that are necessary.
"The plan is to cause minimum disruption and certain precautions have to be made to ensure members of the public remain safe."
Plans are in place to evacuate the surrounding area if necessary.
A spokesman from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the residents who could be affected will be notified in person.
They said a signed diversion route via Holme-on-Spalding Moor and Market Weighton on the A614, A1079 and A1034 will be in place. Drivers are asked to avoid the area if at all possible.
"Drivers should follow the diversion signs for both road closures and not rely on alternative routes suggested by satnav."
Cordons will also be in place and people are urged to respect them as they will be there for their own safety.


Thursday January 3, 10am
A decision on a time and date to detonate the unexploded bomb and its affect in closing part of the M62 is currently being discussed, with the priority to keep disruption to a minimum.
An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesman said: "The army hasn't made a decision when they are going to detonate the bomb and we are trying to consider the best time to do it with regards to the M62.
"The biggest priority is to keep disruption to a minimum.
"The closure of the M62 would probably be either side of Balkholme with the B1230 closed as well, but it depends on the armys view the affect the detonation could have."

Thursday January 3, 9am

Information and advice is being distributed in a leaflet to local residents in Balkholme, following a decision to blow up the World War Two bomb found in a field.
An East Riding of Yorkshire Council spokesman said: "We are working very closely with all the relevant agencies, including the army and Humberside Police, as preparations are made to carry out a controlled detonation of the unexploded World War Two bomb found near Balkholme.
"The council is involved because of its role in protecting the health and well-being of the community and local infrastructure and facilities."

Wednesday January 2, 12pm.

Bomb disposal experts remain on scene assessing the situation.

*For all the latest details in full check tomorrow's Goole-Howden Courier*

Tuesday January 2, 11am

A Humberside Police spokesman said: "The army's explosives ordnance officers are at the scene along with representatives of the electricity company, Yorkshire Water and the gas board, making an assessment of the area to make sure it is safe to deal with the piece of ordnance."
The police closed the B1230 between Howden and the turn off to Eastrington.
For a map of the area, click here.
Diversions are in place via the M62 and Eastrington.

Sunday December 30

Phil Stead of Grange Cottage, Kilpin finds an unexploded bomb in a field in Balkholme, near Howden, while out metal detecting.