M621 speed limits and lane restrictions lifted
Measures have been eased as work to upgrade the motorway in Leeds nears its completion
Lane restrictions and temporary speed limits on the M621 in Leeds have been lifted today.
National Highways has confirmed it's easing some measures in place during two years of work to reduce congestion.
We're told upgrade work between junction 1 near Elland Road and 7 for Stourton are almost finished.
National Highways says once the entire scheme is finished:
• The M621 will be more reliable with less congestion
• Motorists are more informed, due to new technology
• The risk of slow-speed collisions will have decreased, making it a safer part of the road network
• It will be easier to move around the city, with increased efficiency
• There will be new infrastructure in place that supports the plans for growing the city
National Highways Project Manager Christopher Ward said:
“For two years we have been working with our partners and communities to make journeys in and through Leeds safer and reduce congestion on this route, and we’re delighted that the M621 works are now almost complete. We expect the remaining works to be completed and ready for operation by Leeds City Council in the next few weeks.
“Drivers, residents and businesses in Leeds have been very patient and we’re grateful to them for their support. We believe these improvements will not only be good news for drivers but also the local and regional economy as we’ve improved the way people and businesses access Leeds city centre and the surrounding area.”
Christopher continued: “While the M621 mainline carriageway works are complete, our contractors will remain on site until the new year to undertake minor remedial works and include working on the surrounding Leeds City Council road network.
"Motorists will also be aware of other schemes in the area, including a central barrier upgrade on the M1 between junctions 43 and 47 and Leeds City Council's improvements to Armley Gyratory. We continue to work with our partners to finish our works as soon as we can, providing a safer and smoother route for West Yorkshire.”