M621 is closed in both directions due to serious collision, what has West Yorkshire Police said about the incident?
West Yorkshire Police issued a statement after the M621 was closed in both directions.
Following the M621 being closed in both directions due to a serious collision, West Yorkshire Police has issued a statement. The statement reads: “Drivers are urged to avoid the M621 near Leeds following a serious road traffic collision there this morning.
“Police were called to the M621 clockwise, near to junction one at Holbeck, at just before 4.50am today to reports of a collision between a car and a woman who was in the carriageway.
“Emergency services attended the scene and found the woman who had suffered very serious injuries.
“The incident remains ongoing and a full road closure remains in place on both sides of the carriageway with diversions in place.
“The closure is expected to be in place for some time and motorists are thanked for their patience while necessary incident investigation work takes place.”
Is there a diversion route in place?
Yes, motorists who are travelling eastbound are advised to follow the 'Hollow Circle' diversion symbol on road signs. When motorists reach the J27 of the M62 (for the M621) they have been advised to “continue on the M62 eastbound towards J28.
- “Exit at J28/Tingley Interchange and take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto the A653 towards Leeds
- “Remain on the A653 for approximately 2 miles to the roundabout with the A6110
- “Take the 3rd exit to go straight over and join the A6110 heading towards the city centre/Elland Road
- “Follow the A6110 to the Beeston Interchange/M621 J1 to join the M621.
According to the National Highways website, “road users travelling westbound are advised to follow the 'Solid Circle' diversion symbol on road signs:
- “Reverse of eastbound route.
“If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.”