Traffic Houghton Le Spring

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Current traffic around Houghton Le Spring

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Houghton Le Spring 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 A1M northbound at junction J64 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Broken down vehicle.
Status: Currently Active.
Time to clear: The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 24 Apr 2026.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 24 Apr 2026.
Lanes closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 22:57
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 04:22
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 03:19
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 03:01
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 25 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 02:34
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 25 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 01:13
CONGESTION
Location: The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A690 and the A1018 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 24 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.19 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 23:15
CONGESTION
Location: The A19 southbound exit slip to the A690 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 24 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 1.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 23:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A19 northbound at the junction with the A185 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 24 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 8.86 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 22:57
CONGESTION
Location: The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 24 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 22:58


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound exit slip to the A181 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:16 on 24 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.81 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 03:10
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A179 and the A689 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.8 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound exit slip to the A181 .
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Houghton Le Spring. CLEARED @ 03:10
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound at the junction with the A189 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound at the junction with the A189 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound between the A189 and the junction with the A1056 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.6 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A191 and the junction with the A189 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound exit slip to the A1056 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound entry slip from the A1056 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.95 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A19 and the junction with the A197 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.04 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 00:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.32 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A191 and the A1056 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A191 and the junction with the A1056 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound entry slip at junction J63 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.09 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound entry slip at junction J63 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.98 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound exit slip at junction J63 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.88 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J63 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound between the A1018 and the junction with the A182 Murton.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 3.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A182 Easington and the junction with the A1018 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.08 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A182 Easington and the junction with the A1018 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.08 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J62 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.35 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound exit slip at junction J62 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 00:00 on 27 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.82 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A1056 and the junction with the A197 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A19 and the A1056 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.87 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.83 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.22 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 14 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .
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 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A179 and the junction with the A1086 Easington.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.06 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound exit slip to the A181 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound entry slip from the A181 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound between the A1086 and the junction with the A179 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.41 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J60 and J61 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 8 May 2026 to 14:30 on 8 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J61 and J62 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 11 May 2026 to 14:30 on 11 May 2026.
Nearest town: 8.83 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J60 and J61 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 7 May 2026 to 14:30 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.78 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 6 May 2026 to 14:30 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.16 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J61 and J63 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 12 May 2026 to 14:30 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 6.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 5 May 2026 to 14:30 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J63 and J65 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound at junction J63 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.04 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J64 and J65 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.77 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 southbound at the junction with the A189 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the A1056 and the junction with the A189 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound at the junction with the A189 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from Houghton Le Spring.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1056 and the A189 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

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Location: The A1M northbound at junction J64 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Broken down vehicle.



Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 24 April 2026.

Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 24 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.88--1.56

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 25 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 25 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A690 and the A1018 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 24 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.19 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.85--1.41

Location: southbound exit slip to the A690 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 24 April 2026.
Nearest town: 1.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.45

Location: northbound at the junction with the A185 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 24 April 2026.
Nearest town: 8.86 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.98--1.48

Location: southbound exit slip to the A696 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 24 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.43 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.01--1.67

Location: northbound exit slip to the A181 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 21:16 on 24 April 2026 to 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.81 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.74--1.36

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A179 and the A689 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.8 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.66--1.3

Location: northbound exit slip to the A181 .

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.74--1.36

Location: southbound at the junction with the A189 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.07--1.58

Location: northbound at the junction with the A189 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.07--1.58

Location: southbound between the A189 and the junction with the A1056 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.6 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.05--1.56

Location: northbound between the A191 and the junction with the A189 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.04--1.55

Location: southbound exit slip to the A1056 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.05--1.55

Location: northbound entry slip from the A1056 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.95 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.05--1.55

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.76--1.36

Location: northbound between the A19 and the junction with the A197 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.68 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.11--1.66

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.61--1.53

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.04 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.61--1.54

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 00:00 on 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.59--1.55

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.32 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.6--1.54

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A191 and the A1056 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.59 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.04--1.55

Location: northbound between the A191 and the junction with the A1056 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.04--1.55

Location: The A1M northbound entry slip at junction J63 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.09 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.57

Location: The A1M southbound entry slip at junction J63 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.98 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.56

Location: The A1M northbound exit slip at junction J63 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.88 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.86--1.56

Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J63 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.57

Location: southbound between the A1018 and the junction with the A182 Murton.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 3.4 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.85--1.38

Location: northbound between the A182 Easington and the junction with the A1018 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.08 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.81--1.36

Location: northbound between the A182 Easington and the junction with the A1018 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.08 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.81--1.36

Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J62 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.35 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.8--1.53

Location: The A1M northbound exit slip at junction J62 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 00:00 on 27 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.82 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.79--1.53

Location: northbound between the A1056 and the junction with the A197 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.32 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.05--1.63

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A19 and the A1056 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.87 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.06--1.64

Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J60 and J59 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.83 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.65--1.51

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.3 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.65--1.52

Location: southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.96--1.69

Location: southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 1 May 2026 to 06:00 on 2 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 5 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.96--1.69

Location: southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.7 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.96--1.69

Location: southbound between the A694 and the junction with the A184 .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.22 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.95--1.65

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 27 April 2026 to 06:00 on 14 May 2026.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.95--1.67

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 May 2026 to 06:00 on 9 May 2026.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.95--1.67

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A184 and the A694 .

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 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.89 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.95--1.67

Location: northbound between the A179 and the junction with the A1086 Easington.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.06 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.73--1.34

Location: northbound exit slip to the A181 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.93 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.74--1.36

Location: northbound entry slip from the A181 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.73 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.74--1.37

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.62 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.76--1.36

Location: southbound between the A1086 and the junction with the A179 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.41 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.76--1.36

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J60 and J61 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 8 May 2026 to 14:30 on 8 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.69--1.5

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J61 and J62 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 11 May 2026 to 14:30 on 11 May 2026.
Nearest town: 8.83 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.73--1.52

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J60 and J61 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 7 May 2026 to 14:30 on 7 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.78 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.65--1.51

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 6 May 2026 to 14:30 on 6 May 2026.
Nearest town: 16.16 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.62--1.53

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J61 and J63 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 12 May 2026 to 14:30 on 12 May 2026.
Nearest town: 6.36 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.77--1.53

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J59 and J60 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 5 May 2026 to 14:30 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 18.78 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.58--1.56

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J63 and J65 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.27 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.57

Location: The A1M northbound at junction J63 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.04 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.87--1.56

Location: The A1M northbound between junctions J64 and J65 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:00 on 13 May 2026 to 14:30 on 13 May 2026.
Nearest town: 4.77 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

54.89--1.56

Location: southbound at the junction with the A189 .

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 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.56 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.07--1.58

Location: northbound between the A1056 and the junction with the A189 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 June 2026.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.06--1.57

Location: northbound at the junction with the A189 .

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 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.07--1.58

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A1056 and the A189 .

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 5 May 2026 to 9 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 16 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 18 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.31 miles from Houghton Le Spring.

55.06--1.57