March 22nd 2024.
If you're planning on traveling from London to Leeds, you may want to find an alternative route. The M1 motorway, which connects the two cities, has been temporarily closed in both directions due to an ongoing police incident. This closure has been in effect since early this morning, causing significant traffic buildup on both sides of the road.
According to a tweet from the Leicestershire Police, the closure affects the stretch of the M1 between junctions 21A and 22 in Leicester. They have advised drivers to avoid this area and seek alternative routes. The closure is expected to last for several hours, potentially affecting the morning commute. As a precaution, the police have also closed Forest Road in nearby Markfield.
The National Highways East Midlands agency has also issued a statement, stating that the M1 is expected to remain closed for a few more hours, including during peak morning traffic. They have provided diversion instructions for drivers heading south, which involve leaving the M1 at junction 22 and taking the A50 eastbound until the A50/A46 interchange, where you should take the A46 and rejoin the M1 at junction 21A.
For those traveling north, the diversion route involves exiting at junction 21A onto the A46, then joining the A46 Leicester Western Bypass and taking the A50 Markfield Road until junction 22 of the M1, where you can rejoin the motorway. These diversions may add extra time to your journey, so it's best to plan accordingly.
This is a developing situation, and the authorities have promised to provide updates as soon as possible. You can follow The Agency on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news or sign up for their push alerts to receive updates directly on your device. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and urge everyone to remain patient and cautious while the police handle the incident.
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