M1 closed northbound J39 – collision between two lorries
The M1 northbound between J39 (Wakefield) and J40 (Dewsbury) is closed due to a collision involving two HGVs.
West Yorkshire Police are on the scene. Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management.
Diversion Routes
Road users travelling in a vehicle below or equal to 14’0″ or 4.27m in height are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol visible on local road signs.
- Exit the M1 at J39.
- At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A636 (Denby Dale Road).
- Proceed on the A636 for approximately 3 miles until the roundabout with Charlesworth Way.
- At the roundabout turn left onto Charlesworth Way and proceed along Charlesworth Way until junction with A638 (Ings Road).
- At the junction proceed on A638 for approximately 3 miles to the junction with the M1 J40.
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit to re-join M1 northbound at J40.
Road users travelling in a vehicle over 14’0″ or 4.27m in height are advised to follow the Solid Square diversion symbol visible on local road signs.
- Exit the M1 J39.
- At the roundabout take 3rd exit onto the A636 (Denby Dale Road) and proceed along this road for approximately 1 mile until roundabout with A6186.
- At the roundabout take 3rd exit onto A6186 (Asdale Road). Proceed on A6186 for approximately 1 mile until junction with the A61 (Barnsley Road).
- At the junction take the A61 Northbound (Barnsley Road) and proceed along this road for approximately 3 miles until reaching A61 Northbound (Kirkgate).
- Stay on A61 Northbound (Kirkgate) and continue straight onto the roundabout with Marsh Way.
- At the roundabout take 4th exit (effectively a U-turn) back onto A61 Southbound (Kirkgate).
- Proceed on A61 Southbound (Kirkgate) for approximately 300yds until junction with A638 (Ings Road).
- Turn right onto A638 (Ings Road) and proceed along this road for approximately 3 miles until the junction with the M1 J40.
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit to re-join M1 northbound at J40.
