M621 Leeds motorway roadworks update - when will the roadworks finish and what are the changes

A scheme to overhaul the M621 and cut journey times has completed its first phase, Highways England said.
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The M621 has had barriers along some sections since last year as work to widen the M621 at Middleton continues.

A spokesman for Highways England said drivers can look forward to 'shorter and more reliable journeys' into and around Leeds after Highways England finished work to widen the M621 Middleton (junction 7).

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Highways England project manager Sujad Hussain said: “We’ve now completed the final part of resurfacing work and we’ve sown grass seeds on the verge. We’ll return in Autumn which is the best time to plant shrubbery and trees.

The M621 in LeedsThe M621 in Leeds
The M621 in Leeds

“This represents a significant milestone in the project and I’d like to thank everyone for their patience while we safely did this job.”

This is the first phase of the M621 scheme, which aims to reduce congestion and improve safety along the route between junctions 1 and 7, with the second phase due to start in 2021.

Work to install a noise barrier between junctions 6 and 7 by Christmas is still underway. The section of barrier on Parnaby Road has been installed, and attention has now turned to the main M621 carriageway sections.

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Highways England said there will be more motorway closures as work continues, adding: "

"The main carriageway and slip roads at junctions six and seven will be closed overnight only, with clearly-signed diversions in place for drivers.

"Highways England have been able to accelerate work on the noise barrier scheme during the lockdown by closing two lanes on the anti-clockwise carriageway and entry slip road at junction 6 which allowed the team to work safely during the day. These were lifted at the weekend as traffic flows started to increase.

"All Highways England sites have strict safeguarding measures, in line with Public Health England guidance, to prevent the spread of COVID19 and none of the sites are open to the public."