M621 motorway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids M621 motorway
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Route information
Length	7.7 mi (12.4 km)
Existed	1972–present
History	Constructed 1972–75
Major junctions
From	Gildersome
	M62 motorway M1 motorway
To	Rothwell
Location
Primary destinations:	Leeds
Road network
Roads in the United Kingdom Motorways A and B road zones

The M621 is an important motorway located in West Yorkshire, England. It's like a special road designed for fast travel. This motorway helps connect the big city of Leeds to two other major motorways: the M62 and the M1. It also acts as a useful shortcut between the M1 and M62 motorways.

The M621 is about 7.7 miles long. It was built between 1972 and 1975. This motorway forms a semi-circular route around Leeds. It helps drivers get around the city easily.

Connecting Major Roads

The M621 motorway is really important for connecting different parts of the country. It starts near Gildersome from the M62 motorway. Then, it travels east, passing by the city of Leeds. Finally, it ends at the M1 motorway, which is just east of Leeds.

Key Junctions Explained

Motorways have special exits and entrances called junctions. These junctions allow cars to get on and off the motorway safely. The M621 has several junctions that connect it to other important roads and towns around Leeds.

For example, at one end, the M621 connects to the M62 motorway at Junction 27. This link helps drivers heading towards places like Manchester or Bradford. At the other end, the M621 joins the M1 motorway at Junction 43. This connection is useful for people traveling north towards Harrogate or south towards London and Wakefield.

Along its route, the M621 also has junctions that lead to different parts of Leeds. These include connections to areas like Holbeck, Hunslet, and Middleton. There are also links to main roads like the A61, A62, A64, and A653. These roads help people reach the city centre and other nearby towns. Some junctions only allow traffic to go in one direction, either on or off the motorway.

Images for kids

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  The interchange where the M1 and M621 motorways meet.

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  A view of central Leeds as seen from the M621 motorway, near Junction 6.

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  Looking northeast along the M621, with the city of Leeds visible in the distance.