A1 (GREAT NORTH ROAD) Traffic

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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:

CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the A184and the junction with the A694 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.08m from Gateshead.
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A606and the A151 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.9m from Stamford. CLEARED @ 11:32
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A428and the A421 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 7.13m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 09:35
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A692 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 0.57m from Gateshead. CLEARED @ 09:26
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound between the A428and the junction with the A421 .
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: 8.14m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 09:17
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 08:45 and 09:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.77m from Biggleswade. CLEARED @ 08:50
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound at the junction with the A428 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 8.28m from Bedford. CLEARED @ 08:32
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound at the junction with the A184 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.77m from Gateshead. CLEARED @ 08:14
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound exit slip to the A52 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.43m from Grantham. CLEARED @ 07:56
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 northbound exit slip to the A19 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.24m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 07:56
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound at the junction with the A69 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.94m from Newcastle Upon Tyne. CLEARED @ 07:56


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.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the M62and the junction with the A639 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.88m from Pontefract.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the M62and the junction with the A639 .
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: 1.63m from Pontefract.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound.
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: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.68m from Pontefract.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound.
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: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.63m from Pontefract.

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: northbound between the A184and the junction with the A694 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 3.08m from Gateshead.

54.96--1.69

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A606and the A151 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.9m from Stamford.

52.71--0.59

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 27 January 2026.
Nearest town: 7.13m from Bedford.

52.19--0.3

Location: southbound exit slip to the A692 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 27 January 2026.
Nearest town: 0.57m from Gateshead.

54.94--1.63

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

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: 8.14m from Bedford.

52.2--0.3

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 27 January 2026.

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

52.13--0.3

Location: southbound at the junction with the A428 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 27 January 2026.

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

52.21--0.29

Location: northbound at the junction with the A184 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.77m from Gateshead.

54.95--1.64

Location: northbound exit slip to the A52 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.43m from Grantham.

52.92--0.68

Location: northbound exit slip to the A19 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 5.24m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

55.06--1.64

Location: southbound at the junction with the A69 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 27 January 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.94m from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

54.99--1.69

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

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 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.88m from Pontefract.

53.67--1.27

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

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: 1.63m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26

Location: southbound.

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 : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.68m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26

Location: southbound.

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 : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.63m from Pontefract.

53.68--1.26