The M1 is closed in both directions.
8:06 am – Road fully reopened with residual delays
Traffic 7:30 am
National Highways 7:30 am
Reminder – The M1 remains closed both ways between J21A ( Leicester ) and J22 ( Markfield ) due to a police-led incident. If you are caught within the closure, please await instructions from traffic officers, who are working to get you on your way again.’
The M1 is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police-led incident.
Specialist teams are en route to assist traffic officers and service providers in implementing strategic closures.
Diversion routes:
Northbound closure:
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on road signs.
Exit at J21a onto the A46.
Keep right to join the A46 Leicester Western Bypass.
Exit at the interchange with the A50.
At the roundabout take the first exit onto A50 Markfield Road. Continue on the A50 to J22 of the M1.
At the junction roundabout take the fourth exit to re-join the M1 northbound.
Southbound closure:
Road users are advised to follow the solid circle diversion symbol on road signs.
Exit at J22 and at the roundabout take the first exit onto the A50. Remain on the A50 to the interchange with the A46.
At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto the A46 Leicester Western Bypass.
Continue on the A46 to J21a of the M1.
Keep right on the A46 to merge onto the M1 southbound.
6:36 am Easter Sunday:
‘National Highways – The M1 is closed in both directions between J21A ( Leicester ) and J22 ( Markfield ) due to an ongoing Leicestershire Police incident.’
AA Roadwatch:
‘Road closed due to police incident on M1 both ways between J21A A46 (Leicester North / Kirby Muxloe) and J22 A50 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). Detour in operation – via the exit and entry slips.’
