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A1 Jct 67 northbound carriageway closure
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A1 Jct 67 northbound carriageway closure
Northbound · Closed until 06:00 10 hours
A1 Jct 67 to Jct 66 southbound carriageway closure
Southbound · Closed until 06:00 10 hours
A1 northbound Barnsdale bar to Ferrybridge, carriageway closure
Northbound · Closed until 06:00 8 hours
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A1 Jct 67 to Jct 66 southbound carriageway closure
until 06:00
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A1 northbound Barnsdale bar to Ferrybridge, carriageway closure
until 06:00
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A1 northbound Wansford to Wothorpe carriageway closure
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A1 Jct 73 to Jct 74 northbound carriageway closure
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📈 A1 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen
Measured from 180 incidents recorded on the A1 since April 2025: the riskiest window is 15:00–18:00, when 22% of incidents start. Right now (04:00) this is one of its calmest hours.
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📈 Busiest 15:00–18:00
😌 Quietest 03:00–06:00
🕒 Typically clears in ~73 min ⏱ Typical delay ~10 min 📅 Weekdays see ~1.2× the weekend rate
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| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 5 | 2.8% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 2 | 1.1% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 3 | 1.7% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 5 | 2.8% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 9 | 5% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 14 | 7.8% |
| 13:00–14:00 | 12 | 6.7% |
| 14:00–15:00 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 15:00–16:00 ◀ peak | 13 | 7.2% |
| 16:00–17:00 ◀ peak | 15 | 8.3% |
| 17:00–18:00 ◀ peak | 11 | 6.1% |
| 18:00–19:00 | 12 | 6.7% |
| 19:00–20:00 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 5 | 2.8% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 11 | 6.1% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 9 | 5% |
Measured from 180 incidents recorded by this site since April 2025 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.
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Gormley's 20m steel angel overlooking the A1 at Gateshead
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Metrocentre
Signed exits from the A1 in both directions at Gateshead
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Scotch Corner
Where Edinburgh and Glasgow traffic divides (A66)
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Hatfield Tunnel
A1(M) runs under the Galleria shopping centre
⚠️ Most Dangerous A1 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A1 has 2,625 recorded collisions at 35 collision hotspots, involving 3,547 casualties (46 fatal). Take extra care here.
#1
Severe Blackspot
nr Grantham
248 collisions · 345 casualties · 10 fatal · 48 serious
#2
Severe Blackspot
nr Stamford
105 collisions · 191 casualties · 8 fatal · 20 serious
#3
Severe Blackspot
nr Newark
114 collisions · 156 casualties · 3 fatal · 22 serious
#4
Severe Blackspot
nr Alnwick
72 collisions · 128 casualties · 3 fatal · 22 serious
#5
Severe Blackspot
nr Newcastle
137 collisions · 188 casualties · 3 fatal · 19 serious
#6
Severe Blackspot
nr Berwick
33 collisions · 50 casualties · 3 fatal · 12 serious
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❓ A1 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the A1 closed today?
Yes — the A1 is closed right now: A1 Jct 67 northbound carriageway closure, until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the A1 today?
The A1 is closed right now: A1 Jct 67 northbound carriageway closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
Q: What is the worst time to use the A1?
The A1 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A1 right now?
There are currently 27 active roadwork schemes on the A1. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the A1?
The A1 connects to: A1(M), M25, A14, A57, A168, A194(M).
Q: What time of day is the A1 worst for incidents?
Measured from 180 incidents recorded on the A1 since April 2025, the riskiest window is 15:00–18:00, when 22% of incidents start. The quietest is 03:00–06:00. Incidents on the A1 typically clear in about 73 minutes.
📊 A1 Status Summary
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ℹ️ A1 Road Details
- Length
- 410 miles
- From
- London (City)
- To
- Edinburgh
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
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Stevenage
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