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A1(M) roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A1(M), straight from National Highways.

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Is the A1(M) closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A1(M) closed tonight?

Yes. The A1(M) has 3 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30; and A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network.

Tonight's A1(M) closures ›

Is the A1(M) closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1(M) has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): A1m southbound Jct 35 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, Fri 22:00 to 05:30 and 2 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A1M A614.

This weekend's A1(M) closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A1(M) right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A1(M) at 13:59.

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(M) closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A1(M) has 3 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30; and A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network.

  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Full closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 Carriageway closure for Tunnel Maintenance
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities roads
  • Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure for Tunnel maintenance,
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 southbound entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M jct 58 southbound exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 6 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Jct 6 to Jct 7 - entry slip road closure, hard shoulder closures, lane closures and
    Diversion: diversion route due to electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 16 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 16 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways

A1(M) closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A1(M) has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): A1m southbound Jct 35 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, Fri 22:00 to 05:30 and 2 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A1M A614.

  • Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1m southbound Jct 35 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip roads
    Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 2 to Jct 3 and A1(M) southbound and northbound Jct 35 Carriageway closure and Slip road closure and lane closures for electrical inspection works.
    Diversion: Diversion A1M A614
  • Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 Carriageway closure for Tunnel Maintenance
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities roads
  • Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:00 to 05:30
    A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure for Tunnel maintenance,
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
  • Full closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 14 exit to A1307 B1043 Jct carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) southbound Jct 15 to Jct 14 - carriageway closure for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1M NB J48 exit slip closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound junction 48 exit slip road closed for resurfacing.
    Diversion: Diversion on National Highways network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 southbound entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1M jct 58 southbound exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 15 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Jct 38 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) northbound Jct 37 to Jct 38 slip road and lane closures for carriageway improvements
    Diversion: Diversion via A1M and A638
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 00:00
    Ermine Street exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:59 to 05:00
    Ermine Street entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:59 to 05:00
    Jct 15 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Lane closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    A1M SB J45 to J44 closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M southbound junction 45 to junction 44 closed for carriageway patching

A1(M) roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the A1(M) right now

Nothing is running on the A1(M) at 13:59. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

A1(M) live traffic →

A1(M) closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 8 closures

  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Full closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 Carriageway closure for Tunnel Maintenance
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities roads
  • Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure for Tunnel maintenance,
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 southbound entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M jct 58 southbound exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1m southbound Jct 35 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 2 to Jct 3 and A1(M) southbound and northbound Jct 35 Carriageway closure and Slip road closure and lane closures for electrical inspection works.
    Diversion: Diversion A1M A614
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 6 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Jct 6 to Jct 7 - entry slip road closure, hard shoulder closures, lane closures and
    Diversion: diversion route due to electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 17 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways

Thursday 5 Nov night · 9 closures

  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Full closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 Carriageway closure for Tunnel Maintenance
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities roads
  • Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
    A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure for Tunnel maintenance,
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1m southbound Jct 35 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 2 to Jct 3 and A1(M) southbound and northbound Jct 35 Carriageway closure and Slip road closure and lane closures for electrical inspection works.
    Diversion: Diversion A1M A614
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M Jct 59 southbound entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    A1M jct 58 southbound exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1M northbound and southbound Jct 58 to Jct 59 Carriageway closure for carriageway resurfacing works
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 16 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 17 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Jct 16 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1(M) both directions Alconbury to Peterborough - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting) on behalf of National Highways

❓ A1(M) roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A1(M) right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A1(M) according to National Highways.

Is the A1(M) closed tonight?

Yes. The A1(M) has 3 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30; and A1M Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 2 Carriageway and slip road closure, 22:00 to 05:30. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authority Network.

Is the A1(M) closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1(M) has 5 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): A1m southbound Jct 35 carriageway closure between exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; A1M Jct 59 to Jct 58 southbound carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and A1M Northbound Jct 3 to Jct 4 carriageway and slip road closure, Fri 22:00 to 05:30 and 2 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A1M A614.

When are A1(M) roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A1(M) 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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