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A1 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A1, straight from National Highways.

22Running now
6Full closures tonight 7Full closures this weekend
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Is the A1 closed? Quick answers

Checked 02:42 on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Is the A1 closed tonight?

Yes. The A1 has 6 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 3 more. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

Tonight's A1 closures ›

Is the A1 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1 has 7 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 4 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

This weekend's A1 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?

Yes. 22 sets of works are running on the A1 at 02:42, 13 with severe delays.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A1 closures tonightFri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A1 has 6 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 3 more. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Black Cat Roundabout to Tempsford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Wyboston to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Apleyhead entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Apleyhead Slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways

A1 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A1 has 7 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 4 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
    Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Black Cat Roundabout to Tempsford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundSince Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00
    Wyboston to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Apleyhead entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Apleyhead Slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 66 southbound exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Jct 66 to Jct 68 Exit Slip Road closure including lane closure for construction bridge/structure works
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing

A1 roadworks running now

Severe
Lanes one and two are closed
🚫 Road Closure
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe Northbound
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J4 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound
The A1(M) northbound at junction J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A14 and A428
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe Southbound
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A421 and A603
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe Northbound
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A428 and A14
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A428 and A603
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe Northbound 🛑 now
A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00
Severe Southbound 🛑 now
A1 Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
✅ until 06:00
Severe Southbound 🛑 now
A1 southbound Black Cat Roundabout to Tempsford carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00 Mon 9 Nov
Severe Northbound 🛑 now
A1 northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00 Mon 9 Nov
Severe Southbound 🛑 now
A1 southbound Wyboston to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00 Mon 9 Nov
Severe Northbound 🛑 now
A1 northbound Buckden Roundabout to A14 merge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00
Moderate Northbound
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J37 and J38
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate Northbound
The A1(M) northbound exit slip at junction J38
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
From 21:00 on 06 November 2026 to 05:00 on 09 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 9 November 2026
Moderate Southbound 🛑 now
A1 southbound Apleyhead entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Apleyhead Slip road and lane closure due to maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
✅ until 06:00
Moderate Southbound 🛑 now
A1 Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
✅ until 06:00
Moderate Southbound 🛑 now
A1 Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
✅ until 06:00
Moderate Southbound 🛑 now
A1 Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
✅ until 06:00
Moderate Northbound 🛑 now
A1 northbound Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00
Minor
[A1] WATFORD WAY (NW4 ,NW7 ) (Barnet)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-11-07 05:30:00
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound between junctions with the A197 and A19
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound exit slip to the A19
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J3 and J2
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J6 and J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J59 and J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J60 and J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound exit slip at junction J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J57 and J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound exit slip at junction J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 21 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J3 and J4
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J2 and J3
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound exit slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 20 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound exit slip at junction J59
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J4 and J3
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J47 and J48
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J50 and J51
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J52 and J50
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound exit slip to the A141
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A141 and A428
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound at the junction with the A141
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
On the roundabout at junction with the A1 and M25
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:30 on 14 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J63
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J62 and J63
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A603 and A421
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 16 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 20 November 2026 to 05:00 on 21 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 21 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 09 November 2026 to 05:00 on 10 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 10 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 13 November 2026 to 05:00 on 14 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 11 November 2026 to 05:00 on 12 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 16 November 2026 to 05:00 on 17 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 10 November 2026 to 05:00 on 11 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 18 November 2026 to 05:00 on 19 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 19 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 19 November 2026 to 05:00 on 20 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 20 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 17 November 2026 to 05:00 on 18 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 18 November 2026
Severe Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A428 and A428
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe Starting soon
From 21:00 on 12 November 2026 to 05:00 on 13 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 13 November 2026
Moderate Starting soon
From 20:00 on 06 November 2026 to 06:00 on 07 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound entry slip at junction J58
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 21 November 2026
Moderate Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound exit slip at junction J48
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate Northbound Starting soon
The A1 northbound between junctions with the A605 and A6118
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 25 November 2026
Moderate Southbound Starting soon
The A1 southbound entry slip from the A47
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 15 November 2026
Moderate Starting soon
The hard shoulder and lane one will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Minor Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound between junctions J50 and J48
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Minor Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound between junctions J48 and J50
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Minor Southbound Starting soon
The A1(M) southbound exit slip at junction J48
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Minor Northbound Starting soon
The A1(M) northbound at junction J48
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026

A1 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Fri 13 Nov)

Monday 9 Nov, daytime · 1 closure

  • Lay-by closureNorthbound13:00 to 06:00
    Layby closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network

Monday 9 Nov night · 16 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    A14 merge to Buckden Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 06:00
    Barnsdale Bar to New Close Lane carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Wentbridge to Redhouse Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway renewal works
    Diversion: Diversion via local authority network
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFrom Mon 9 Nov 20:00, until Sat 21 Nov 17:00
    Woolsthorpe entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Little Ponton to Colsterworth. Slip road closures due to works on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Casterton entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureNorthboundFrom Mon 9 Nov 20:00, until Sat 21 Nov 17:00
    Woolsthorpe exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Little Ponton to Colsterworth. Slip road closures due to works on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Warrener's House Northbound Exit Slip Road Closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 Northbound and Southbound Fairmoor to Warrener's House Carriageway Closure for Inspection Works
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 68 southbound entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Jct 68 to Jct 67 Entry slip road closure for Patching works
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 06:00
    New Close Lane exit slip lane closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Wentbridge to Redhouse Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway renewal works
    Diversion: Diversion via local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 06:00
    Barnsdale Bar entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 southbound Wentbridge to Redhouse Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway renewal works
    Diversion: Diversion via local authority network

Tuesday 10 Nov, daytime · 1 closure

  • Lay-by closureNorthbound13:00 to 06:00
    Layby closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network

Tuesday 10 Nov night · 10 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    A14 merge to Buckden Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Warrener's House Northbound Exit Slip Road Closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 Northbound and Southbound Fairmoor to Warrener's House Carriageway Closure for Inspection Works
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Bloody Oaks entry and exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways

Wednesday 11 Nov, daytime · 1 closure

  • Lay-by closureNorthbound13:00 to 06:00
    Layby closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
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Wednesday 11 Nov night · 10 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe - carriageway closure, lane closure, speed restrictions and
    Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    A14 merge to Buckden Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Warrener's House Northbound Exit Slip Road Closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 Northbound and Southbound Fairmoor to Warrener's House Carriageway Closure for Inspection Works
  • Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stretton entry and exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways

Thursday 12 Nov, daytime · 1 closure

  • Lay-by closureNorthboundFrom Thu 12 Nov 13:00, until Sat 14 Nov 06:00
    Layby closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network

Thursday 12 Nov night · 9 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Empingham to Casterton carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Colsterworth to Harlaxton carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Stamford to Harlaxton Carriageway, slip road, layby and lane closure due to maintenance works
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network and local authority network
  • Full closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 / A421 both directions Biggleswade to St Neots - carriageway closures, lane closures, narrow lanes, permanent layby closures and
    Diversion: diversion routes for construction - bypass/new on behalf of National Highways
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
    A14 merge to Buckden Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Buckden to Brampton - carriageway closure, lane closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for electrical works on behalf of National Highways
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Stannington southbound entry slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Shotton southbound exit slip road closure (3+4)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Seaton Burn southbound exit slip road closure (3)
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 northbound and southbound Seaton Burn to Morpeth Carriageway closure with 24hr layby closures for carriageway resurfacing
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
    Brampton Hut exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A1 both directions Brampton to Alconbury - carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for drainage on behalf of National Highways

❓ A1 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 22 sets of roadworks running on the A1, 13 of them causing severe delays.

Is the A1 closed tonight?

Yes. The A1 has 6 full closures planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 3 more. Plus 5 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

Is the A1 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A1 has 7 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Stannington to Seaton Burn southbound carriageway closure (3), Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Tempsford to Black Cat Roundabout carriageway closure, since Fri 6 Nov 21:00, until Mon 9 Nov 05:00 and 4 more. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for carriageway - reconstruction/renewal on behalf of National Highways.

When are A1 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A1 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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