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Current traffic around Upper Helmsley

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

ACCIDENT
Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J44 and J42 .
Reason: Road traffic collision.
Status: Cleared.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 11:51
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J45 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 12:45
CONGESTION
Location: The A64 westbound exit slip to the A1M .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.82 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 11:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A1M southbound at junction J45 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Earlier Reason: Caused by an earlier accident.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 11:51
CONGESTION
Location: The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A19 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 6.88 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 10:39


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster East and the A1237 York South .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Upper Helmsley. CLEARED @ 09:54
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 12:31 on 4 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster East and the A1237 York South .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 18:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.11 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J36 (Goole) .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound entry slip from the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.78 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.95 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.65 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 5 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.64 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 09:00 on 17 Nov 2025 to 15:30 on 23 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound entry slip from the A1036 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.38 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.49 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 Dec 2025 to 15 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A1039 and the A169 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 19 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound at junction J38 (North Cave) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.91 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J38 (North Cave) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound at junction J38 (North Cave) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J38 (North Cave) .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.91 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J36 (Goole) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.6 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A63 eastbound between the junctions with the M62 and the A1034 .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.26 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A1M southbound entry slip at junction J48 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A659 Tadcaster West and the junction with the A659 Tadcaster East.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.36 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound entry slip from the A162 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1237 York South and the junction with the A659 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A1M and the A659 Tadcaster West.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.77 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J37 (Howden) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J37 (Howden) .
Reason: Road marking works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A1039 and the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound exit slip to the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 17 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.88 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A166 and the junction with the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound exit slip to the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.62 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A166 and the junction with the A19 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound entry slip from the A19 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 8 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.86 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A169 and the junction with the A166 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.93 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound exit slip to the A166 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1237 York North and the junction with the A166 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.03 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound at the junction with the A1237 York North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.02 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound at the junction with the A1237 York North.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A1036 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.08 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1237 York South and the junction with the A1036 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 Dec 2025 to 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.79 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 westbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J36 (Goole) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 18 Dec 2025 to 15:30 on 18 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 5 Jan 2026 to 15:30 on 5 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M62 eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound entry slip from the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.81 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A1237 York North and the junction with the A169 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.18 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 19 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 16 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Upper Helmsley.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A64 eastbound between the A169 and the junction with the A1039 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 20 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 12.18 miles from Upper Helmsley.

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Location: The A1M southbound between junctions J44 and J42 .

Due to: Road traffic collision.

Status : Cleared.
Nearest town: 19.18 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.84--1.34

Location: The A1M southbound exit slip at junction J45 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.53 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.91--1.38

Location: westbound exit slip to the A1M .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 18.82 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.85--1.34

Location: The A1M southbound at junction J45 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Earlier Due to: Caused by an earlier accident.
Nearest town: 18.67 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.86--1.35

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A19 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 6.88 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.07

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster East and the A1237 York South .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.91--1.18

Location: westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 12:31 on 4 December 2025 to 06:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.74--0.85

Location: westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 20:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.74--0.85

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A659 Tadcaster East and the A1237 York South .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 18:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.11 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.89--1.22

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J36 (Goole) .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.71--0.9

Location: eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.09

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.78 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.07

Location: eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.09

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.95 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.07

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.65 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54--1.01

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 5 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.64 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54--1.01

Location: eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 09:00 on 17 November 2025 to 15:30 on 23 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.72--0.89

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A1036 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 December 2025 to 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.38 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.12

Location: eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 05:00 on 9 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 December 2025 to 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.49 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.12

Location: eastbound between the A1036 and the junction with the A19 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.13

Location: westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J36 (Goole) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 12 December 2025 to 15 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.07 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.74--0.85

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A1039 and the A169 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.53 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.18--0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 December 2025 to 05:00 on 19 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.44 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.18--0.58

Location: eastbound at junction J38 (North Cave) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.91 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.77--0.68

Location: eastbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J38 (North Cave) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.39 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.77--0.72

Location: eastbound at junction J38 (North Cave) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.92 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.77--0.68

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J38 (North Cave) .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.91 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.77--0.68

Location: westbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J36 (Goole) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 05:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.6 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.73--0.87

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the M62 and the A1034 .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.26 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.77--0.67

Location: The A1M southbound entry slip at junction J48 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.12 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.08--1.4

Location: eastbound between the A659 Tadcaster West and the junction with the A659 Tadcaster East.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.36 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.86--1.31

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A162 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.33 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.88--1.27

Location: westbound between the A1237 York South and the junction with the A659 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.89--1.22

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A1M and the A659 Tadcaster West.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.77 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.86--1.32

Location: westbound between junctions J38 (North Cave) and J37 (Howden) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.98 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.75--0.83

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J37 (Howden) .

Due to: Road marking works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.26 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.74--0.86

Location: eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 December 2025 to 05:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.71--0.9

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A1039 and the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 December 2025 to 05:00 on 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.63 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.18--0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 9 December 2025 to 05:00 on 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.54 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.18--0.58

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A1237 York North and the A169 .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 05:00 on 9 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.01--1

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 05:00 on 9 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.28 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.01--1

Location: westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.76

Location: westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .

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 8 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.76

Location: westbound exit slip to the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 December 2025 to 06:00 on 17 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.88 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.77

Location: westbound between the A166 and the junction with the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 8 December 2025.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.05

Location: westbound exit slip to the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 8 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.62 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.06

Location: westbound between the A166 and the junction with the A19 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 8 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.93--1.05

Location: westbound entry slip from the A19 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 8 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.86 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.07

Location: westbound between the A169 and the junction with the A166 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.93 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54--1.02

Location: westbound exit slip to the A166 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.58 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.96--1.01

Location: westbound between the A1237 York North and the junction with the A166 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.03 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.99--1.02

Location: westbound at the junction with the A1237 York North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.02 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.99--1.02

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1237 York North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.93 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54--1.02

Location: eastbound at the junction with the A1237 York North.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.99--1.02

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A1036 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.08 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.13

Location: eastbound between the A1237 York South and the junction with the A1036 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 9 December 2025 to 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.79 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.92--1.15

Location: westbound between junctions J37 (Howden) and J36 (Goole) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 18 December 2025 to 15:30 on 18 December 2025.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 5 January 2026 to 15:30 on 5 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.73--0.87

Location: eastbound between junctions J36 (Goole) and J37 (Howden) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 5 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.34 miles from Upper Helmsley.

53.72--0.89

Location: westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.72

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.81 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.78

Location: eastbound between the A1237 York North and the junction with the A169 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.18 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.79

Location: westbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.75

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.96 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.75

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.06 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.75

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A169 and the A1039 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.24 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.74

Location: westbound between the A1039 and the junction with the A169 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026.
Nearest town: 13.73 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.14--0.72

Location: eastbound between the A169 and the junction with the A1039 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026.
Nearest town: 12.18 miles from Upper Helmsley.

54.15--0.79