M1/M62 Lofthouse Interchange

We have a pipeline of over 30 schemes which will be considered for 2025-2030 and beyond. The M1/M62 Lofthouse Interchange is one of these.

M1 M62 Lofthouse interchange from the air

Latest updates

04 November 2020

Road investment strategy 2020-2025

The government published its Road Investment Strategy (RIS) 2 in March 2020, covering the period 2020-2025. In addition to projects that government is asking Highways England to build during this period, it has also asked us to develop plans for more than 30 projects, including the M1/M62 Lofthouse Interchange. These projects may be considered by government for delivery in future Road Investment Strategies.
01 May 2019

Structural inspections under way

We've carried out a range of surveys and assessment work to give us information about traffic volumes and the local environment. We're exploring different design options that would meet our aims. We're beginning discussions with local authorities and technical stakeholders so we can take into account their views.

Structural inspections are currently ongoing and will be used to inform the requirements for any future scheme. Once we’ve worked up viable options we'll tell you about them and ask for your opinion.

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Project information

In our 2020-25 Delivery Plan we set out our plans to develop a steady and flexible pipeline of over 30 schemes for consideration in the third road period and beyond. This includes the M1/M62 Lofthouse Interchange.

This pipeline will ensure we are ready to upgrade our roads in 2025 and beyond.

Over the second road period, we will prioritise schemes for development, considering value for money, affordability and our strategic objectives. We will only progress schemes to delivery if they provide value for money.

There is no commitment from government to construct this scheme. Decisions about what will be constructed from 2025 onwards will be made by the government as part of its RIS planning process.

The Lofthouse junction suffers from congestion and delays during peak times. With our proposals we intend to increase capacity to ease traffic flows and support wider growth in employment and housing.

The plans will also reduce accidents, especially shunt and side swipe accidents, will complement the smart motorway schemes and increased traffic demand and support West Yorkshire’s development aspirations.

continue in line with the government’s policy by reducing congestion and disruption to journeys for road users
contribute to our targets of reducing the number of killed or seriously injured
increase capacity through the interchange
support West Yorkshire’s development aspirations
complement the M1 smart motorways scheme and its increased traffic demand
improve safety by reducing shunt and side swipe accidents
improve road condition and reduce maintenance costs