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🕐 Last verified 2 Mar, 20:50

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA453
DirectionNorthbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyCity of Nottingham
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedMon 2 Mar, 16:36
Cleared20:50
Lasted4h 13m
Road typeSingle Carriageway
Speed limit60 mph
Weather🌤️ Mainly clear
ReferenceREF-18571352

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A453 northbound at a minor junction between M1/A50 and A52 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A453 northbound between the M1 and the junction with the A52 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

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Is the A453 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 20:50 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. See the A453 right now.

What happened on the A453 on 2 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A453 northbound in City of Nottingham, reported at 16:36 UK time on Mon 2 Mar. Cleared at 20:50.

How long did it last?

4h 13m, from 16:36 UK time on Mon 2 Mar.

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