M621 Leeds: Drivers warned of fresh closures as motorway improvements near Elland Road continue
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National Highways is carrying out a series of major improvements to the motorway between junctions 1 and 7. Among these improvements, lanes are being added and widened at junction 2 (Elland Road), providing extra room to help keep traffic moving and reduce queues.
To keep the workforce safe, a number of lane and full carriageway closures will be put in place around this junction. All closures are overnight, when traffic is lightest, to minimise disruption. The upcoming closures will include...
Monday, October 23 – between 8pm and 6am


M621 Junction 2 clockwise entry slip-road closed
M621 Junction 2 clockwise exit slip-road closed
M621 Junction 4 – 1 anticlockwise carriageway closed
Tuesday, October 24 – between 8pm and 6am
M621 Junction 2 clockwise entry slip-road closed
M621 Junction 2 clockwise exit slip-road closed
M621 Junction 4 – 1 anticlockwise carriageway closed
Wednesday, October 25 – between 9pm and 6am
M621 Junction 2 clockwise entry slip-road closed
M621 Junction 2 clockwise exit slip-road closed
M621 Junction 4 – 1 anticlockwise carriageway closed
Thursday, October 26 – between 8pm and 6am
M621 Junction 2 clockwise entry slip-road closed
M621 Junction 2 clockwise exit slip-road closed
M621 Junction 4 – 1 anticlockwise carriageway closed
Friday, October 27 – between 8pm and 6am
M621 Junction 2 clockwise entry slip-road closed
M621 Junction 2 clockwise exit slip-road closed
M621 Junction 4 – 1 anticlockwise carriageway closed
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Hide AdThree-way traffic lights are also in place at the junction of Elland Road (south) and Cemetery Road. Fully-signed diversion routes will be in place.
In December 2022, National Highways began adding and widening lanes at the junction 2 near Elland Road. These improvements will provide extra room at the junction to help keep traffic moving and reduce queues, so drivers can get to their destination sooner.
The upgrades aim to ease congestion, increase capacity and enhance safety on the busy urban motorway. The scheme will also create free flow links connecting the A643 at junction 2, as well as extra lane capacity at both junctions 2 and 7.