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A45 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A45, straight from National Highways.

3Running now
1Full closures tonight 3Full closures this weekend
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Is the A45 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A45 closed tonight?

Yes. The A45 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

Tonight's A45 closures ›

Is the A45 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A45 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

This weekend's A45 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A45 right now?

Yes. 3 sets of works are running on the A45 at 13:58.

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.

A45 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A45 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureClockwiseSince Tue 14 Jul 15:00, until Thu 31 Dec 21:00
    M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 roundabout (Bickenhill Interchange). Partial carriageway closure for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Lay-by closureNorthboundSince Mon 2 Nov 13:00, until Sat 7 Nov 06:00
    Layby closure northbound
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Lay-by closureSouthboundSince Mon 2 Nov 13:00, until Sat 7 Nov 06:00
    Layby closure southbound
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

A45 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A45 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

  • Full closureBoth directionsFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Full closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Full closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureClockwiseSince Tue 14 Jul 15:00, until Thu 31 Dec 21:00
    M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 roundabout (Bickenhill Interchange). Partial carriageway closure for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Lay-by closureNorthboundSince Mon 2 Nov 13:00, until Sat 7 Nov 06:00
    Layby closure northbound
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Lay-by closureSouthboundSince Mon 2 Nov 13:00, until Sat 7 Nov 06:00
    Layby closure southbound
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Millers Park entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wellingborough entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wilby Way link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Millers Park entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wellingborough entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wilby Way link road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way Carriageway, slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network

A45 roadworks running now

Moderate Clockwise 🛑 now
A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)
Overall Scheme Details: A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 roundabout (Bickenhill Interchange). Partial carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 21:00 Thu 31 Dec
Minor Southbound 🛑 now
A45 layby closure southbound
Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Sat 7 Nov
Minor Northbound 🛑 now
A45 layby closure northbound
Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Sat 7 Nov
Severe Westbound Starting soon
The A45 westbound exit slip to the A508
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Eastbound Starting soon
The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A508
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

A45 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
    Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A45 northbound and southbound Raunds to Thrapston. Carriageway, layby, Traffic signals and lane closures due to maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

❓ A45 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A45 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 3 sets of roadworks running on the A45.

Is the A45 closed tonight?

Yes. The A45 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

Is the A45 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A45 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Raunds to Thrapston carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and southbound Wellingborough to Wilby Way carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

When are A45 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A45 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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