The M1 in Leicestershire is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police led incident.
National Highways | 8:15 am
All carriageways and lanes have reopened – delays clearing
National Highways | 7:59 am
Police incident resolved – northbound is OPEN – southbound in the process of reopening – more updates soon. Map shows traffic flow at 8 am.
National Highways | 6:30 am
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police led incident.
Leicestershire Police, National Highways Traffic Officers and service providers are on scene.
The incident is expected to be protracted and in place for some time.
Diversion routes:
Road users are advised to follow the hollow square diversion symbol on northbound road signs.
- Exit at J21a on to 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 on to the 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.
Road users are advised to follow the solid circle diversion symbol on southbound road signs:
- Exit at J22 and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A50.
- Follow the A50 eastbound to the A50/A46 interchange and at the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A46.
- Continue on the A46 back to M1 J21A and merge with the M1 southbound to continue your journey.
AA Roadwatch | 4 am
‘Road closed and queueing traffic due to police incident on M1 both ways from J21A A46 (Leicester North / Kirby Muxloe) to J22 A50 (Coalville / Ashby-De-La-Zouch). Congestion to Groby along the A50 due to diverting traffic. Road has been closed since around 03:30
