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A1 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A1 STANNINGTON TO SEATON BURN…CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 2
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:18

A1 southbound traffic at 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November: 2 closures tonight.

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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 southbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 7

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

  • 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
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
  • 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
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  • Partial closure
    Southbound A1 Alnwick southbound exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A1 southbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A1 southbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A1 southbound at 14:18.

Is there an incident on the A1 southbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A1 southbound at 14:18.

Is the A1 southbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A1 southbound has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 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. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures.

Tonight: A1 closures and diversions ›

Is the A1 southbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1 southbound has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), Fri 20:00 to 06:00; southbound Black Cat Roundabout to Tempsford carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00; and southbound Wyboston to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 1 more. Plus 8 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways.

This weekend: A1 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A1 southbound today?

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

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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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ℹ️ About A1 southbound traffic

This page tracks live A1 traffic southbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

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❓ A1 Southbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A1 southbound closed today?

No — as of 14:18 National Highways list no full closure on the A1 southbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A1 southbound today?

None reported at 14:18 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A1 southbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:18 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A1 southbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A1 slow southbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow southbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the A1 southbound tonight?

Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the A1 southbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A1 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A1 traffic southbound?

Right here — this page is live A1 traffic for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A1 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A1 does this page cover?

The whole southbound carriageway, end to end — the A1 runs between London (City) and Edinburgh. The northbound side has its own page.

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