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🕐 Last verified 17 Mar, 20:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA14
DirectionWestbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyNorthamptonshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 17 Mar, 19:03
Cleared20:05
Lasted1h 1m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-24445541
Views141

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A14 westbound between J16 and J13 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The A14 westbound between junctions J16 Catworth and J13 Thrapston. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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Recent A14 incidents

60 incidents and roadworks logged on the A14 in the last 30 days, 35 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

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Is the A14 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 20:05 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. See the A14 right now.

What happened on the A14 on 17 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A14 westbound J16 to J13 in Northamptonshire, reported at 19:03 UK time on Tue 17 Mar. Cleared at 20:05.

How long did it last?

1h 1m, from 19:03 UK time on Tue 17 Mar.

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