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A1 Great North Road · London (City) → Edinburgh
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A1 NORTHBOUND WANSFORD TO WOTHORPECLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 3
Clear ⏱ Updated 12:57

A1 traffic at 12:57 on Tuesday 3 November: 4 closures tonight.

A1 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 12:57
↑ A1 northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A1 southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks · 13 soon
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No live incidents on the A1 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A1 closures tonight and the next 3 days 13

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Northbound A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closure
    Southbound A1 Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Southbound A1 Denwick to Alnwick southbound carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Northbound A1 northbound Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:00
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closure
    Northbound A1 northbound Harlaxton 2 way slip road partial carriageway closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Denwick southbound entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Alnwick southbound exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A1 northbound Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–05:00
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A1 Great North Way to M1 Northbound Jct 2 Entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 22:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities and National Highways Network
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A1 northbound Harlaxton exit slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
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Is the A1 closed? Quick answers

Checked 12:57 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A1 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A1 at 12:57.

Is there an incident on the A1 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A1 at 12:57.

Is the A1 closed tonight?

Yes. The A1 has 4 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), 20:00 to 06:00; and Denwick to Alnwick southbound carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00 and 1 more. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

Tonight: A1 closures and diversions ›

Is the A1 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1 has 7 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 4 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

This weekend: A1 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A1 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A1 since midnight.

A1 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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📈 A1 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen

Measured from 231 incidents recorded on the A1 since April 2025: the riskiest window is 12:00–15:00, when 22% of incidents start. Right now (12:00) you're inside that window.

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HourIncidentsShare
00:00–01:00 5 2.2%
01:00–02:00 5 2.2%
02:00–03:00 5 2.2%
03:00–04:00 3 1.3%
04:00–05:00 5 2.2%
05:00–06:00 6 2.6%
06:00–07:00 6 2.6%
07:00–08:00 6 2.6%
08:00–09:00 7 3%
09:00–10:00 13 5.6%
10:00–11:00 9 3.9%
11:00–12:00 9 3.9%
12:00–13:00 ◀ peak 19 8.2%
13:00–14:00 ◀ peak 20 8.7%
14:00–15:00 ◀ peak 11 4.8%
15:00–16:00 17 7.4%
16:00–17:00 16 6.9%
17:00–18:00 12 5.2%
18:00–19:00 13 5.6%
19:00–20:00 11 4.8%
20:00–21:00 6 2.6%
21:00–22:00 12 5.2%
22:00–23:00 6 2.6%
23:00–00:00 9 3.9%
Measured from 231 incidents recorded by this site since April 2025 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.

🧭 Along the A1

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Angel of the North
Gormley's 20m steel angel overlooking the A1 at Gateshead
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Metrocentre
Signed exits from the A1 in both directions at Gateshead
🔀J53
Scotch Corner
Where Edinburgh and Glasgow traffic divides (A66)
🛍️J3–J4
Hatfield Tunnel
A1(M) runs under the Galleria shopping centre

📍 Heading to… off the A1

The places people drive to most, the A1 junction for each, and live A1 incidents nearby at 12:57.

Stadium

Weston Homes Stadium (Peterborough United)

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
🛣️ A1 junction: J17
✅ No A1 incidents reported within 3 miles

No public car parking at the stadium on match days

🧭 Directions Cambridgeshire traffic
Racecourse

Huntingdon Racecourse

Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
🛣️ Via the A1
✅ No A1 incidents reported within 3 miles

Jockey Club course half a mile from A14 Junction 22

🧭 Directions Cambridgeshire traffic
Shopping

Metrocentre

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
🛣️ Via the A1
✅ No A1 incidents reported within 3 miles

Huge shopping centre by the A1 Western Bypass; about 10,000 parking spaces

🧭 Directions Tyne & Wear traffic

⚠️ Most Dangerous A1 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A1 has 5,120 recorded collisions at 51 collision hotspots, involving 7,106 casualties (98 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Grantham
384 collisions · 537 casualties · 19 fatal · 70 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Stamford
206 collisions · 357 casualties · 11 fatal · 45 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Alnwick
124 collisions · 234 casualties · 8 fatal · 41 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Newark
213 collisions · 316 casualties · 7 fatal · 37 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Mill Hill
354 collisions · 458 casualties · 6 fatal · 38 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Hatfield
146 collisions · 242 casualties · 6 fatal · 18 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A1 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A1 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A1 traffic now, for the whole road from London (City) to Edinburgh. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A1 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A1 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A1 incidents, A1 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A1 roadworks, A1 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Our A1 traffic videos show what it looks like on the road, and drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A1 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A1 closed today?

Any A1 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A1 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A1, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A1 right now?

Every live incident on the A1 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A1?

The A1 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A1 are listed above and at /traffic/a1/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A1?

The A1 connects to: A1(M), M25, A14, A57, A168, A194(M).

Where can I get A1 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A1 traffic news page shows A1 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A1 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A1 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A1 northbound and the A1 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

What time of day is the A1 worst for incidents?

Measured from 231 incidents recorded on the A1 since April 2025, the riskiest window is 12:00–15:00, when 22% of incidents start. The quietest is 01:00–04:00. Incidents on the A1 typically clear in about 83 minutes.

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ℹ️ A1 Road Details

Length
410 miles
From
London (City)
To
Edinburgh
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

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