A1 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the A1
A1 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the A1:
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Text TRAFFIC A1 to 68899 for live A1 traffic news
Traffic A1 North
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn the A1 northbound entry slip from the A1068 , expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 20 May 2013 to 23 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A1 North
No DelayOn the A1 northbound between the junctions with the A167 Washington Birtley and the A692, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs closing one lane, from 8 pm on 17 May 2013 to 5:30 am on 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04A1 South
ResurfacingThe A1 southbound will be closed between the junctions with the A694 and the A184, due to carriageway resurfacing, from 9:30 pm on 17 May 2013 to 6 am on 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A1 North
ResurfacingThe A1 northbound exit slip to the A1068 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 20 May 2013 to 23 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A1 South
ResurfacingThe A1 southbound entry slip from the A1068 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, from 8 pm on 23 May 2013 to 6 am on 24 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04A1 South
ResurfacingThe A1 southbound exit slip to the A1068 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, from 8 pm on 23 May 2013 to 6 am on 24 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A1 North
RoadworksOn the A1 northbound between the junctions with the A638 and the A614, expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks, from 7 am on 19 November 2012 to 6 pm on 30 May 2014.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04A428 Traffic East
ResurfacingThe A428 from St Neots towards Cambridge will be closed between the junctions with the A1198 and the M11, due to carriageway resurfacing, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 13 May 2013 to 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A428
Traffic A428 West
No DelayOn the A428 from Cambridge towards St Neots between the junctions with the A1198 and the A1, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs, from 8 pm on 17 May 2013 to 6 am on 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A428
Traffic A428 East
No DelayOn the A428 from St Neots towards Cambridge between the junctions with the A1 and the A1198, minor traffic delays can be expected at peak times due to barrier repairs, from 8 pm on 17 May 2013 to 6 am on 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A428
A428 West
ResurfacingThe A428 from Cambridge towards St Neots will be closed between the junctions with the M11 and the A1198, due to carriageway resurfacing, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 13 May 2013 to 18 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:04Traffic A428
M1 Traffic North J11
ResurfacingThe M1 northbound exit slip at junction J11 (Luton) will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, from 10 pm on 23 May 2013 to 5 am on 24 May 2013.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:00:05Traffic M1
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- Origin
- Central London (St Paul's Cathedral)
- Destination
- Edinburgh
- Notes
- Often called the Great North Road. London sections of road covered by separate A1 road (London) article
Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Sandy area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewService Station (Tempsford) (1.4mi away)
Sandy 01767 680432 - ViewTexaco (1.8mi away)
Sandy 01767 689100 - ViewZantac Ltd (2.1mi away)
Biggleswade 01767 601793 - ViewPotton Service Station (3.5mi away)
Sandy 01767 260422 - ViewWyboston Service Station (4.6mi away)
Bedford 01480 406683
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Sunday) in Stevenage will be white cloud with a maximum daytime temperature of 57°f and a nighttime temperature of 45°f (14°c/7°c). Wind will be coming in from the WNW, reaching 9mph. On Monday it'll be cloudy with light rain , with 7 miles per hour wind from the NNE. Daytime temperatures will reach 59°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 42°f (15°c/6°c).
Wind from the N will reach mph in Stevenage on Tuesday), with cloudy with light rain in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 56°f, and 50°f overnight (13°c/10°c). Wednesday's weather will be cloudy with light rain in Stevenage, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 56°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 45°f (13°c/7°c).
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19 MAY![]() MAX 57° (14°c) MIN 45° (7°c) WIND 9mph (WNW) | 20 MAY![]() MAX 59° (15°c) MIN 42° (6°c) WIND 7mph (NNE) | 21 MAY![]() MAX 56° (13°c) MIN 50° (10°c) WIND 12mph (N) | 22 MAY![]() MAX 56° (13°c) MIN 45° (7°c) WIND 17mph (N) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.6 FM | Ramsey Community Radio (Ramsey) www.ramseycommunityradio.co.uk/ |
| 102.8 FM | Diverse FM (Luton) www.diversefm.com/ |
| 103.3 FM | Heart 103.3 (Milton Keynes) www.heartmk.co.uk/ |
| 103.6 FM | Radio Northampton (Northampton) www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshire/local_rad |
| 104.2 FM | Radio Northampton (Northampton) www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshire/local_rad |
| 104.2 FM | 3FM (Ramsey) www.three.fm/ |
Local Police

- ViewBedfordshire Police (8.7mi away)
Kempston 01234 841212 - ViewBedforshire Police Authority (8.7mi away)
Kempston 01234 842066 - ViewHertfordshire Constabulary (10.5mi away)
Letchworth Garden City 0845-330 0222 - ViewLetchworth Police Station (10.6mi away)
Letchworth Garden City 01462 483183 - ViewBaldock Police Station (10.8mi away)
Baldock 01462 482567
Breakdown Recovery

- View1St Class Car & Truck Servicing (3.6mi away)
Potton 01767 262733 - ViewJohn Chapman (4.7mi away)
Gamlingay 01767 650428 - ViewEnfield Auto Recovery (6.4mi away)
Eynesbury 01480 210888 - ViewBuckdale Recovery (7.3mi away)
Bedford 01234 406090 - ViewStotfold Motor Centre (7.8mi away)
Stotfold 01462 730127
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewELITE MOTORISTS CENTRE (SANDY) LTD (0.3mi away)
Sandy 01767682626 - ViewSANDY SERVICE CENTRE (0.8mi away)
Sandy 01767699867 - ViewSANDY MOT TESTING CENTRE (1mi away)
Sandy 01767680868 - ViewD W AUTOS (1.3mi away)
Sandy 01767691191 - ViewRAYMOND SMITH SALES & SERVICE (1.6mi away)
Bedford 01767640342
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