UK Road Closed: National Highways

A section of National Highways is set to be closed overnight near Leeds due to essential maintenance work on the strategic road network. The disruption will affect a stretch of road that falls under the National Highways Closure — 510421 designation, with drivers facing a high-severity road closure from 20:00 on 12 August 2026 until 05:00 the following morning.

Motorists are advised to plan their journeys carefully and find alternative routes to avoid the affected area, which is located near the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. National Highways, the organisation responsible for the maintenance and management of the UK's strategic road network, has announced the road closure in a bid to facilitate essential repairs.

The exact location of the road closure is on the stretch of road identified as National Highways Closure — 510421, which will be closed to traffic from 20:00 on 12 August 2026 until 05:00 the following morning. The closure is expected to cause significant disruptions to traffic, with drivers advised to check traffic apps and plan their journeys in advance to avoid the affected area.

National Highways has confirmed that the road closure is necessary to carry out essential maintenance work on the strategic road network and that every effort is being made to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. The road closure is expected to be in place for approximately 9 hours, during which time drivers will be unable to access the affected section of road.

Motorists who need to travel through the area are advised to use alternative routes and check traffic apps for up-to-date information on road conditions. Drivers should also be aware that traffic congestion is likely to build up in the surrounding areas, and that journey times may be significantly longer than usual.

National Highways has worked with local authorities and other stakeholders to minimise the disruption caused by the road closure and has put in place a range of measures to ensure that drivers are aware of the closure and can plan their journeys accordingly. However, drivers are still advised to check for updates and plan their journeys carefully to avoid any unnecessary delays.

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