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🕐 Last verified 2 Mar, 13:50

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA1(M)
DirectionSouthbound
RegionNorth East
CountyDurham
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedMon 2 Mar, 12:29
Cleared13:50
Lasted1h 20m
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-18373725
Views151

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A1(M) J63 southbound exit | Southbound | Accident

Location : The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J63 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 2 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Not because of this crash. It cleared at 13:50 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. See the A1(M) right now.

What happened on the A1(M) on 2 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A1(M) southbound at J63 in Durham, reported at 12:29 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. Cleared at 13:50.

How long did it last?

1h 20m, from 12:29 UK time on Mon 2 Mar.

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