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Current traffic around Shortstown

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


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 23:11 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.21 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A6 Bedford central.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:10 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.46 miles from Shortstown. CLEARED @ 02:59
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A1 and the junction with the A4280 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:00 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 4 Jul 2026.
Nearest town: 5.14 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J13 (Milton Keynes) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.93 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 northbound between the junctions with the A4280 and the A1 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 Mar 2027.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the A5183 and the junction with the A4146 Bletchley South.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 14.11 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:01 on 8 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 12.64 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A421 and the A603 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.87 miles from Shortstown. CLEARED @ 01:56
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A6001 Biggleswade North and the junction with the A507 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:01 on 10 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 8.05 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound exit slip at Toddington Services.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.13 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound between junctions J11A and J12 (Flitwick) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.95 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J13 (Milton Keynes) and J12 (Flitwick) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.71 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J13 (Milton Keynes) .
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.65 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A421 and the junction with the A603 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A603 and the junction with the A421 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 22 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A600 and the junction with the A6 Bedford south.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.08 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 northbound between the A6 Bedford central and the junction with the A603 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.01 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A4280 and the junction with the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.06 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound exit slip to the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.95 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the junctions with the A4280 and the A603 .
Lane closures: Lane two is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.68 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound exit slip to the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.95 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the junctions with the A1 and the A4280 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.14 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A600 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.71 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound between the A4280 and the junction with the A600 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.1 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound exit slip to the A4280 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A421 southbound at the junction with the A4280 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A428 westbound between the junctions with the A1198 and the A1 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 Jun 2026 to 22 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.38 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A14 and the junction with the A428 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A14 and the A428 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 22 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 23 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound at the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.04 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.24 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J13 (Milton Keynes) .
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 8.04 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A6001 Biggleswade South and the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A428 eastbound between the junctions with the A1 and the A1198 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 Jun 2026 to 22 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.65 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A428 and the A14 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 27 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade North and the A6001 Biggleswade South.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade North and the A6001 Biggleswade South.
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.05 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A421 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J11A and J10 (Luton Airport) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A603 and the junction with the A421 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound between junctions J11A and J14 (Milton Keynes) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 25 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.38 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The junction of the A45 and the A5001 East.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 17 Jun 2026 to 15:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A45 westbound between the A5001 East and the junction with the A509 South.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 17 Jun 2026 to 15:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.67 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 26 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.24 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 24 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 25 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.24 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:30 on 11 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.26 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound between the A421 and the junction with the A603 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.06 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 29 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.8 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A603 and the A421 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.71 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A603 and the A421 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 11 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 13 Jul 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Aug 2026 to 05:00 on 24 Aug 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 Sep 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Sep 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.92 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J11A .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.9 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J11A .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.77 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J11A .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.64 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A5183 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A5183 and the M1 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.2 miles from Shortstown.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M1 southbound between junctions J13 (Milton Keynes) and J12 (Flitwick) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4 miles from Shortstown.

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Location: southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 23:11 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.21 miles from Shortstown.

51.91--0.48

Location: southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A6 Bedford central.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:10 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.46 miles from Shortstown.

52.12--0.42

Location: southbound between the A1 and the junction with the A4280 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 20:00 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 4 July 2026.
Nearest town: 5.14 miles from Shortstown.

52.16--0.37

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J13 (Milton Keynes) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 16 June 2026 to 05:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.93 miles from Shortstown.

52.01--0.56

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4280 and the A1 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 March 2027.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.2 miles from Shortstown.

52.18--0.32

Location: northbound between the A5183 and the junction with the A4146 Bletchley South.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.
Nearest town: 14.11 miles from Shortstown.

51.91--0.56

Location: southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:01 on 8 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.
Nearest town: 12.64 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.49

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A421 and the A603 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.87 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.3

Location: southbound between the A6001 Biggleswade North and the junction with the A507 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:01 on 10 June 2026 to 05:00 on 23 June 2026.
Nearest town: 8.05 miles from Shortstown.

52.08--0.25

Location: northbound exit slip at Toddington Services.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 11.13 miles from Shortstown.

51.95--0.5

Location: northbound between junctions J11A and J12 (Flitwick) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.95 miles from Shortstown.

51.93--0.5

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Milton Keynes) and J12 (Flitwick) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.71 miles from Shortstown.

52.03--0.6

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J13 (Milton Keynes) .

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 8.65 miles from Shortstown.

52.03--0.6

Location: southbound between the A421 and the junction with the A603 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.3

Location: northbound between the A603 and the junction with the A421 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 22 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Shortstown.

52.13--0.3

Location: southbound between the A600 and the junction with the A6 Bedford south.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.08 miles from Shortstown.

52.12--0.43

Location: northbound between the A6 Bedford central and the junction with the A603 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.01 miles from Shortstown.

52.11--0.46

Location: southbound between the A4280 and the junction with the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 2.06 miles from Shortstown.

52.13--0.42

Location: southbound exit slip to the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.95 miles from Shortstown.

52.13--0.42

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4280 and the A603 .

Lane Closures : Lane two is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.68 miles from Shortstown.

52.14--0.41

Location: southbound exit slip to the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.95 miles from Shortstown.

52.13--0.42

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A1 and the A4280 .

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 23 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

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

52.16--0.37

Location: southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A600 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 1.71 miles from Shortstown.

52.12--0.42

Location: southbound between the A4280 and the junction with the A600 .

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 23 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.1 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.38

Location: southbound exit slip to the A4280 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.38

Location: southbound at the junction with the A4280 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 23 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.36 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.38

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A1198 and the A1 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.38 miles from Shortstown.

52.21--0.27

Location: southbound between the A14 and the junction with the A428 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.62 miles from Shortstown.

52.21--0.3

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A14 and the A428 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 22 June 2026 to 05:00 on 23 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.22 miles from Shortstown.

52.29--0.26

Location: southbound at the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.04 miles from Shortstown.

52.09--0.27

Location: southbound between the A603 and the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.24 miles from Shortstown.

52.12--0.3

Location: northbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J13 (Milton Keynes) .

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 18 June 2026 to 05:00 on 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 8.04 miles from Shortstown.

52.01--0.55

Location: northbound between the A6001 Biggleswade South and the junction with the A6001 Biggleswade North.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Shortstown.

52.08--0.27

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A1 and the A1198 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.65 miles from Shortstown.

52.21--0.29

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A428 and the A14 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Shortstown.

52.28--0.26

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Shortstown.

52.16--0.3

Location: southbound between junctions J11A and J9 (Dunstable A5) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.95 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.49

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade North and the A6001 Biggleswade South.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.57 miles from Shortstown.

52.08--0.27

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade North and the A6001 Biggleswade South.

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.05 miles from Shortstown.

52.08--0.25

Location: southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A421 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from Shortstown.

52.21--0.29

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.93 miles from Shortstown.

52.16--0.3

Location: southbound between junctions J11A and J10 (Luton Airport) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.39 miles from Shortstown.

51.93--0.49

Location: northbound between the A603 and the junction with the A421 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 05:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Shortstown.

52.13--0.3

Location: northbound between junctions J11A and J14 (Milton Keynes) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 25 June 2026 to 06:00 on 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.38 miles from Shortstown.

51.93--0.49

Location: The junction of the A45 and the A5001 East.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 17 June 2026 to 15:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.69 miles from Shortstown.

52.3--0.62

Location: westbound between the A5001 East and the junction with the A509 South.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 17 June 2026 to 15:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.67 miles from Shortstown.

52.3--0.62

Location: northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 05:00 on 26 June 2026.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Shortstown.

52.28--0.26

Location: northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 June 2026 to 05:00 on 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.24 miles from Shortstown.

52.29--0.26

Location: northbound between the A428 and the junction with the A14 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 June 2026 to 05:00 on 25 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.24 miles from Shortstown.

52.29--0.26

Location: southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.
Nearest town: 9.48 miles from Shortstown.

52.21--0.29

Location: southbound between the A428 and the junction with the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:30 on 11 July 2026 to 06:00 on 13 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.26 miles from Shortstown.

52.2--0.3

Location: southbound between the A421 and the junction with the A603 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 8.06 miles from Shortstown.

52.18--0.3

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 June 2026 to 05:00 on 29 June 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.8 miles from Shortstown.

52.18--0.3

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A603 and the A421 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.71 miles from Shortstown.

52.15--0.3

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A603 and the A421 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 11 July 2026 to 05:00 on 13 July 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 August 2026 to 05:00 on 24 August 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 September 2026 to 05:00 on 7 September 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.92 miles from Shortstown.

52.16--0.3

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J11A .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 July 2026 to 11 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.9 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.49

Location: southbound between junctions J12 (Flitwick) and J11A .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.77 miles from Shortstown.

51.94--0.5

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J11A .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.64 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.49

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A5183 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.74 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.49

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A5183 and the M1 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.2 miles from Shortstown.

51.92--0.53

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Milton Keynes) and J12 (Flitwick) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.4 miles from Shortstown.

52.02--0.59