A major police incident has brought the M621 motorway to a standstill, impacting travel plans for many this Sunday morning. The road closure has caused quite a stir, and we're here to bring you the latest updates.
13:03, Dec 7, 2025: Traffic has come to a halt on the M621, with both eastbound and westbound lanes affected. The incident, which occurred in the early hours, has led to a full closure of the motorway in West Yorkshire. Drivers planning to use this route near Stourton and Leeds should consider alternative paths.
The closure extends from Junction 7 (Stourton) to Junction 4 (Leeds) westbound, and from Junction 3 (Leeds) to Junction 7 eastbound. National Highways and police officers are on the scene, with live traffic feeds disabled in the area.
12:18: A spokesperson from National Highways has confirmed that the incident is now resolved. The eastbound carriageway has reopened, but the westbound side remains closed, with efforts underway to reopen it.
11:32: Unfortunately, the road opening has been further delayed. Traffic England now predicts the road will be clear between 3:15pm and 3:30pm.
10:45: Congestion is building on the eastbound carriageway south of Leeds, starting from Junction 1. National Highways advises drivers to avoid the route and consider delaying their journeys if possible.
10:06: The Express has reached out to West Yorkshire Police, but no updates have been provided yet. The road remains closed, and traffic is slightly building up north of the affected area.
10:03: Traffic England has updated its estimate, indicating that the road will stay closed for another two hours. The new prediction suggests the road will be clear between 1:15pm and 1:30pm on Sunday.
09:08: West Yorkshire Police is still present at the scene, as confirmed by National Highways. The force has been contacted for further updates. Additionally, the J3 westbound entry slip road is closed, with traffic being diverted via local roads.
08:40: According to Traffic England maps, the road closures are expected to clear between 11:15am and 11:30am on Sunday morning. Live traffic maps indicate no congestion around the M621 at this time.
08:30: Details about the 'police led incident' reported at 04:19am are still emerging. The entire stretch of road has been closed, with National Highways assisting in traffic management and local diversions.
08:27: National Highways has issued a statement, advising drivers to allow extra time for their journeys due to the road closure.
Stay tuned for more updates as we navigate this traffic disruption together!
