URGENT UPDATE: The A1M northbound is currently CLOSED following a serious police incident in West Yorkshire. The closure affects traffic between J40 Pontefract and J41 Knottingley, causing significant disruptions for motorists.
Emergency services, including West Yorkshire Police and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, are on the scene, with traffic management teams from National Highways assisting. The incident was first reported shortly after 12:30 AM today, and authorities are actively working to resolve the situation.
Traffic is being held in both directions, with southbound vehicles also affected between junctions 40 and 41. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as diversions are being implemented.
Travelers heading northbound should follow the solid triangle diversion symbol. The recommended route involves exiting the A1M via the Darrington off-slip, proceeding to the M62, taking the first exit to join the M62 westbound, and then exiting at J32A to rejoin the A1M northbound.
A spokesperson from National Highways stated, “
If this closure impacts your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead; you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
” The situation remains fluid, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Authorities are urging all drivers to remain patient and follow police instructions. Stay tuned for live updates on this developing story as the situation unfolds.
