Yorkshire Road Closures Due To Flooding

During the last 24 hours flash floods have swept across parts of North, West and South Yorkshire, leading to road closures and damage to homes.


Areas of York, Barnsley, Sheffield and Leeds have all been affected by torrential rainfall. The Highways Agency has issued a notice that the M1 North and Southbound has closures as well as A61 and minor roads in Osbaldwick, Towton, Haxby, Stockton on Forest & Flaxton and more. For more information see http://www.trafficengland.co.uk/trafficalerts.aspx

Summary of Road Closures

• M1 Southbound - Junctions 47 - 48
• M1 Northbound - Junctions 43 - 44
• A61 Penistone Road (South Yorks)