M1 shut both ways between Leicester and Markfield amid police incident
The M1 motorway is closed in both directions between junction 21A (Leicester) and junction 22 (Markfield) due to a serious police-led operation in Leicestershire.
Specialist teams are rushing to the scene to back up Traffic Officers and road service providers in setting up strategic closures.
How to navigate the M1 closure
Northbound diversions – follow the hollow square signs
- Leave the M1 at junction 21A onto the A46.
- Keep right to join the A46 Leicester Western Bypass.
- Exit at the A50 interchange.
- At the roundabout, take the first exit onto A50 Markfield Road and continue towards junction 22 of the M1.
- At the junction roundabout, take the fourth exit to rejoin M1 northbound.
Southbound diversions – follow the solid circle signs
- Exit at junction 22, taking the first exit onto the A50 at the roundabout.
- Stay on the A50 until the interchange with the A46.
- At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the A46 Leicester Western Bypass.
- Follow the A46 to junction 21A of the M1.
- Keep right to merge back onto the M1 southbound.
Motorists are urged to follow diversion signs carefully and expect delays as police continue to handle the situation.
