A1(M) Traffic

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Traffic incidents

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J1 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Potters Bar.
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound at junction J8 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.86m from Stevenage. CLEARED @ 14:32
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.46m from Letchworth. CLEARED @ 09:44
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound at junction J45 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Wetherby. CLEARED @ 09:44
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J6 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.94m from Welwyn Garden City. CLEARED @ 09:26


There are no current incidents in this location.

A1(M) 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.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J44 and J45 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.75m from Tadcaster.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J3 and J4 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 05:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.39m from Welwyn Garden City.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound at junction J3 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 05:30 on 30 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Saint Albans.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J15 and J16 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.31m from Huntingdon.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J41 and J40 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Jan 2026 to 1 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.54m from Pontefract.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J41 and J40 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.31m from Pontefract.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound at junction J51 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.98m from Catterick.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J52 and J51 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1m from Catterick.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound at junction J56 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.14m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J52 and J53 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J51 and J52 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Feb 2026 to 14 Feb 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Feb 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.39m from Catterick.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J53 and J52 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.56m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J51 and J53 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.64m from Catterick.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J53 and J51 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.99m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound at junction J52 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.06m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J56 and J53 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.04m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound at junction J53 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.77m from Richmond.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J58 and J56 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.7m from Darlington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J53 and J56 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 5 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.23m from Richmond.

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Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J1 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.61m from Potters Bar.

51.69--0.23

Location: The A1M southbound at junction J8 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.86m from Stevenage.

51.93--0.22

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J9 and J8 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.46m from Letchworth.

51.95--0.21

Location: The A1M southbound at junction J45 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.65m from Wetherby.

53.88--1.36

Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J6 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.94m from Welwyn Garden City.

51.83--0.21

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J44 and J45 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.75m from Tadcaster.

53.86--1.35

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J3 and J4 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 29 January 2026 to 05:30 on 30 January 2026.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.39m from Welwyn Garden City.

51.76--0.24

Location: The A1M northbound at junction J3 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 29 January 2026 to 05:30 on 30 January 2026.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.78m from Saint Albans.

51.75--0.24

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J15 and J16 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.31m from Huntingdon.

52.44--0.27

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J41 and J40 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 January 2026 to 1 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.54m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J41 and J40 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.31m from Pontefract.

53.69--1.27

Location: The A1M northbound at junction J51 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 February 2026 to 06:00 on 17 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.98m from Catterick.

54.3--1.57

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J52 and J51 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 February 2026 to 06:00 on 17 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1m from Catterick.

54.36--1.62

Location: The A1M northbound at junction J56 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.14m from Richmond.

54.46--1.67

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J52 and J53 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93m from Richmond.

54.41--1.66

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J51 and J52 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 February 2026 to 06:00 on 17 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.39m from Catterick.

54.31--1.57

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J53 and J52 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.56m from Richmond.

54.43--1.67

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J51 and J53 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.64m from Catterick.

54.35--1.61

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J53 and J51 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 9 February 2026 to 11 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.99m from Richmond.

54.41--1.66

Location: The A1M southbound at junction J52 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.06m from Richmond.

54.44--1.67

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J56 and J53 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.04m from Richmond.

54.46--1.67

Location: The A1M northbound at junction J53 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.77m from Richmond.

54.44--1.67

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J58 and J56 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.7m from Darlington.

54.47--1.66

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J53 and J56 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.23m from Richmond.

54.45--1.67