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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for A1 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

BROKEN DOWN VEHICLE
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A428and the A421 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 28 Apr 2024.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Lanes closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.13m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 13:56
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the A638and the junction with the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.86m from Sutton. CLEARED @ 14:59
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 14:51
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the A603 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.77m from Biggleswade. CLEARED @ 14:23
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 14:05
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.59m from Pontefract. CLEARED @ 14:41
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A638and the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.86m from Sutton. CLEARED @ 14:23
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 14:05
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound entry slip from the A428 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 28 Apr 2024.
Nearest town: 8.23m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 13:47
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the A638and the junction with the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.34m from Sutton. CLEARED @ 13:47
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound at the junction with the A692 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.59m from Gateshead. CLEARED @ 13:20
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A638and the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Nearest town: 2.34m from Sutton. CLEARED @ 13:11
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 12:35
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A14and the A428 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 28 Apr 2024.
CauseBroken down vehicle.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.28m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 13:56
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the A1068 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.34m from Coldstream. CLEARED @ 12:17
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 28 Apr 2024.
Nearest town: 1.56m from Pontefract. CLEARED @ 12:08
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 Apr 2024.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 11:50
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the M62and the junction with the A639 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 28 Apr 2024.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.56m from Pontefract. CLEARED @ 10:29


There are no current incidents in this location.

A1 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

A1

The A1 is the longest road in the UK and runs through England and Scotland, starting in London and stretching all the way to Edinburgh. It is part of the larger A1(M) motorway, which was built in 1959 to improve safety and reduce congestion.

Over the years, the A1 has become a major route for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and long-distance travel. This can result in congestion and higher risks of collisions. As a result, the UK Department for Transport has implemented various initiatives, such as variable speed limits and the introduction of smart motorways, to improve the road networks safety.

According to the latest figures released by the Department for Transport, there were 83 fatalities and 1,306 serious injuries on the A1 between November 2016 and October 2017. This represents a 36% reduction in fatalities and a 13% reduction in serious injuries compared to the previous year. Over the same period, there were 418 recorded incidents, meaning that the A1 is one of the safest roads in the UK.

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Location: southbound between the junctions with the A428and the A421 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 28 April 2024.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.13m from Bedford.

52.2--0.3

Location: northbound between the A638and the junction with the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.86m from Sutton.

53.62--1.23

Location: northbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

55--1.67

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A421and the A603 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.77m from Biggleswade.

52.13--0.3

Location: northbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.32m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

55--1.67

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.59m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A638and the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.86m from Sutton.

53.62--1.23

Location: southbound entry slip from the A69 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

54.98--1.69

Location: southbound entry slip from the A428 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 28 April 2024.
Nearest town: 8.23m from Bedford.

52.2--0.29

Location: northbound between the A638and the junction with the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.34m from Sutton.

53.61--1.22

Location: southbound at the junction with the A692 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.59m from Gateshead.

54.94--1.63

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A638and the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 April 2024.
Nearest town: 2.34m from Sutton.

53.61--1.22

Location: southbound entry slip from the A69 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

54.98--1.69

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A14and the A428 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 28 April 2024.

Cause : Broken down vehicle.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.28m from Bedford.

52.21--0.29

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the A1068 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 15.34m from Coldstream.

55.63--1.86

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M62and the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 28 April 2024.
Nearest town: 1.56m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26

Location: southbound entry slip from the A69 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 April 2024.
Nearest town: 3m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

54.98--1.69

Location: southbound between the M62and the junction with the A639 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 28 April 2024.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.56m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26