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🕐 Last verified 17 Mar, 11:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA45
DirectionEastbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyNorthamptonshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 17 Mar, 09:04
Cleared11:05
Lasted2h
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-24403731

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A45 eastbound between M1 J15 and A508 near Northampton | Eastbound | Accident

Location : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A508 Northampton. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Recent A45 incidents

6 incidents and roadworks logged on the A45 in the last 30 days, 3 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A45 | Northamptonshire | Carriageway Closure | Long DelaysWed 9 Sep, 09:01 A45 | Northamptonshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysTue 18 Aug, 02:47 A45 | Northamptonshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysTue 18 Aug, 02:47 A45 westbound between A508 near Northampton and M1 J15 | Westbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 15:52 A45 westbound between A508 near Northampton and M1 J15 | Westbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 14:00 A45 eastbound exit for A46 near Coventry (east) junction | Eastbound | CongestionThu 25 Jun, 23:06
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Is the A45 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 11:05 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. See the A45 right now.

What happened on the A45 on 17 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A45 eastbound at J15 in Northamptonshire, reported at 09:04 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. Cleared at 11:05.

How long did it last?

2h, from 09:04 UK time on Tue 17 Mar.

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