Drivers face major delays on M1 near Wakefield following police incident
Drivers are facing delays due to an ongoing police incident in Lofthouse.
The M1 Southbound exit slip road to the M62 Westbound (junction 42/junction 29 at the Lofthouse Interchange) is currently closed due to a West Yorkshire Police-led incident.
West Yorkshire Police shared that the closure is due to concerns for a person’s safety.
Emergency services are on the scene and drivers face delays of approximately 30 minutes.
Diversions are in place via the Lofthouse Interchange roundabout.
Alternative local routes such as the A61 (through Robin Hood) or the A654 (through Middleton) are also becoming busy due to the incident.
The road is due to reopen soon.