Is the M1 closed? Quick answers
Checked 02:32 on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Is the M1 closed tonight?
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
Tonight's M1 closures ›Is the M1 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
This weekend's M1 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M1 right now?
Yes. 19 sets of works are running on the M1 at 02:32, 7 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.
M1 closures tonightFri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 23 to Jct 24.
Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:00
Jct 11 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound
Jct 12 to Jct 11 - exit slip road closure, hard shoulder closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route due to communications works on behalf of Telent NRTS
Slip road closureNorthbound23:00 to 06:00
Jct 34 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 34
slip road closures for general maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via A631 A630 M1
M1 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 23 to Jct 24.
Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 22:00 to 05:00
Jct 11 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound
Jct 12 to Jct 11 - exit slip road closure, hard shoulder closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route due to communications works on behalf of Telent NRTS
Slip road closureNorthboundFri 6 Nov, 23:00 to 06:00
Jct 34 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 34
slip road closures for general maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via A631 A630 M1
Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 35a exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 35 to Jct 35a
Slip road closure and lane closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M1 A61 A616
Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 35a entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 35 to Jct 35a
Slip road closure and lane closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M1 A61 A616
M1 roadworks running now
Severe
Southbound
The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J12
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound
The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J11
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound
The M1 southbound between junctions J38 and J37
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound
The M1 northbound between junctions J26 and J27
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound
The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J34
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound
The M1 southbound between junctions J15 and J14
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound 🛑 now
M1 southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Southbound
The M1 southbound between junctions J11A and J11
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Southbound
The M1 southbound between junctions J8 and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Southbound
The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J8
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Northbound
The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J30
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Northbound
The M1 northbound between junctions J37 and J38
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
M1 northbound Jct 24 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 23 to Jct 24.
Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
M1 southbound Jct 12 Toddington exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 05:00
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
M1 southbound Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
M1 southbound Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
M1 southbound Jct 11 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound
Jct 12 to Jct 11 - exit slip road closure, hard shoulder closure, lane closure and
Diversion: diversion route due to communications works on behalf of Telent NRTS
✅ until 05:00
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
M1 northbound Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
M1 northbound Jct 34 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 34
slip road closures for general maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via A631 A630 M1
✅ until 06:00
Severe
Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J29 and J28
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J16 and J18
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J17 and J18
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J39 and J40
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J28
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound at junction J19
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J18 and J19
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J1 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J6 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J5 and J1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J35 and J34
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J34
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound at junction J34
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J37 and J36
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J37
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 21 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J36
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 10 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J36
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 19 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J36 and J37
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 21 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J40 and J39
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M1 southbound between junctions J39 and J38
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 14 November 2026
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J27
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon
The M1 northbound between junctions J34 and J35
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
M1 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Fri 13 Nov)
Monday 9 Nov night · 15 closures
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
A43 roundabout to Rothersthorpe services carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 to Jct 25 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 to Jct 1 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 15a exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 25 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24A entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Watford Gap Services entry slip closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Watford Gap Services.
Slip road closure due to maintenance works.
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
London Gateway Services entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Tuesday 10 Nov night · 19 closures
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
A43 roundabout to Rothersthorpe services carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Full closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 to Jct 25 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Full closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1/A414 both directions
Jct 6 to Jct 8 - carriageway closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to carriageway - reconstruction/renewal works on behalf of National Highways
Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 to Jct 1 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 15a exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 25 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24A entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 24 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct24 to Jct25.
Carriageway and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 28 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound Jct 30 to Jct 28
Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion Via National Highways network.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Watford Gap exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 16 to Jct 17.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Watford Gap entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 16 to Jct 17.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 45 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 43 to Jct 45
slip road and lane closures for carriageway improvements
Diversion: diversion M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
London Gateway Services entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Wednesday 11 Nov night · 12 closures
Full closureBoth directions20:00 to 06:00
A43 roundabout to Rothersthorpe services carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Full closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 to Jct 1 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 15a exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound Jct 15a.
Carriageway, slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 28 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound Jct 30 to Jct 28
Slip road and lane closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion Via National Highways network.
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 6 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Northbound Jct 6 Entry Slip Road
Lane and slip road closure for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Slip road closureSouthbound22:00 to 05:30
London Gateway Services entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 1
Carriageway closure for routine maintenance works
Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities Network
Thursday 12 Nov night · 7 closures
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Full closureNorthbound22:00 to 05:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1/A414 both directions
Jct 6 to Jct 8 - carriageway closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to carriageway - reconstruction/renewal works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 21 dedicated entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 southbound Jct 21 to Jct 20.
Entry slip road and lane closure for maintenance works.
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 05:00
Jct 12 Toddington entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 both directions
Jct 12 Toddington - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to communications works on behalf of National Highways
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 37 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 36 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 36 to Jct 38
Carriageway and lane closures for carriageway improvements.
Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1
Slip road closureNorthbound22:00 to 06:00
Jct 19 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M1 northbound and southbound Jct 19.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
❓ M1 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M1 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 19 sets of roadworks running on the M1, 7 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M1 closed tonight?
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
Is the M1 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M1 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 37 to Jct 36 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 9 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion A628 A629 A616 A61 M1.
When are M1 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M1 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M1 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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