Is the A1 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
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's A1 closures ›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's A1 closures ›Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?
Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the A1 at 13:58, 1 with severe delays.
Works running now ›From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.
A1 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
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.
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound
Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick to Alnwick southbound carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick southbound entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Alnwick southbound exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
Great North Way to M1 Northbound Jct 2 Entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 Great North Way to M1 Northbound Jct 2
Slip road closure for carriageway repair works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities and National Highways Network
A1 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
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.
Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound
Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Full closureNorthboundFrom Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions
Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthboundFrom Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
Black Cat Roundabout to Tempsford carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions
Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthboundFrom Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
Wyboston to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions
Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Apleyhead entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Apleyhead
Slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 66 southbound exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Jct 66 to Jct 68
Exit Slip Road closure including lane closure for construction bridge/structure works
Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
A1 roadworks running now
Severe
Northbound
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J34 and J35
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:00 on 30 June 2027
Minor
[A1] ARCHWAY ROAD (N6 ) (Haringey)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-03 15:00:00
Severe
Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A607 and A52
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound at the junction with the A151
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A6121 and A151
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 16 November 2026 to 06:00 on 17 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
There will be one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 13 November 2026 to 06:00 on 14 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 12 November 2026 to 06:00 on 13 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound entry slip from the A606
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound exit slip to the A606
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A606 and A151
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound exit slip to the A606
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 11 November 2026 to 06:00 on 12 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 10 November 2026 to 06:00 on 11 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J49 and J48
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A151 and A606
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 07:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound exit slip to the A19
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J60 and J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
On the roundabout at junction with the A1 and A1068
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A6105 and A1167
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J59 and J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound exit slip at junction J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound exit slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound exit slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 5 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A1 and A1068
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
A1 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Wednesday 4 Nov night · 11 closures
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound
Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick to Alnwick southbound carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick southbound entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Alnwick southbound exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
Great North Way to M1 Northbound Jct 2 Entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 Great North Way to M1 Northbound Jct 2
Slip road closure for carriageway repair works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities and National Highways Network
Thursday 5 Nov night · 12 closures
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound
Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Harlaxton 2 way slip road partial carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Harlaxton.
Slip road closures due to works on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick to Alnwick southbound carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Harlaxton exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Harlaxton.
Slip road closures due to works on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth
Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Denwick southbound entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Alnwick southbound exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Denwick to Alnwick
Carriageway closure including 24hr layby closure for drainage works
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions
Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
❓ A1 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A1, 1 of them causing severe delays.
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.
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.
When are A1 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A1 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
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Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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