M621 Leeds between Belle Isle and Stourton reopens in both directions following police incident

The M621 near Leeds has now reopened in both directions following a police incident between Belle Isle and Stourton.

The incident occurred between junction six Balm Road (Belle Isle Road) and junction seven A61 (Stourton).

Traffic was diverted via local routes for over two hours, with queues and congestion to junction three A653 (City Centre).

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed the road closure was put in place due to concerns over the safety of an individual.

The incident has since been resolved although delays may remain.

Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice