The M1 is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police-led incident

LEICESTER — Live News The M1 is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and...

Grace Turner

Published: 6:27 am April 9, 2023

Updated: 10:14 am October 8, 2025

LEICESTER — Live News

The M1 is closed in both directions between J21A (Leicester) and J22 (Markfield) due to an ongoing Leicestershire police-led incident.

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Specialist teams are en route to assist Traffic Officers and service providers in implementing strategic closures.

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