A1 - Road traffic collision

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.