A1 - Road traffic collision

County
Northumberland
Direction
Both directions
Impact
Carriageway Closure
Effect
Expect Delays

The A1 in Northumberland is closed in both directions between Morpeth and Alnwick a following serious collision.

The A1 in Northumberland is closed in both directions between the A697 at Morpeth and the A1068 at Alnwick following a serious multi‑vehicle collision reported at approx 12:32.

Northumbria Police are leading the response and have closed the road due to the serious nature of the collision, allowing emergency services to respond safely.
The closure is expected to remain place for several hours for collision investigation works. Following this recovery and clear up work will take place. 

Diversion Routes

Road users travelling northbound are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol visible on local road signs. 

  • Driving north, exit the A1 at Causey Park.
  • Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles. At the junction, turn right.
  • Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles at the junction, turn left onto the B1337 eastbound and follow for just over 1 mile.
  • At the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto the A1068.
  • At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit to remain on the A1068. Follow the A1068 for approximately 5 miles. 
  • At the next two roundabout, take the 1st exit to remain on the A1068.
  • After approx. 9 miles, at the roundabout, continue straight ahead onto the B6346.
  • At the next junction, turn right on the B1340.
  • Travel on the B1340 and re-join the A1 northbound.

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the solid square diversion symbol visible on local road signs. 

  • Driving south, exit the A1 at Alnwick. Merge onto the A1068.
  • At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and remain on the A1068.
  • At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit and remain on the A1068.
  • After approx. 3 miles, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit ont the A1068.
  • Remain on the A1068 for approx. 4 miles. At the junction, turn left on the A1068.
  • At the next junction, turn right, remaining on the A1068.
  • At the next two roundabout, take the 2nd exit to remain on the A1068.
  • After approximately 5 miles, at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the B1337.
  • After around 1 mile, take a slight right turn, leaving the B1337, Continue straight ahead for approximately 2 miles. 
  • At the junction, turn left. Continue straight ahead for approx. 2 miles.
  • Reaching the junction, turn left to re-join the A1 southbound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Southbound diversion route symbol

If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. 

Further information is available from National Highways by visiting our regional X feed. Our 24/7 contact centre team is also available to provide up to the minute information on 0300 123 5000. 

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