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A1 southbound between A692 and A167 near Washington Birtley | Southbound | Broken down vehicle

16 Apr 2026, 09:28 Southbound 118 views

Incident Details

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

A1
Severe
Cleared
09:28, 16 Apr 2026

📜 Incident timeline

· First report

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 31m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 6m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 41m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 16m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 51m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 26m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 1m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 36m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 11m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 46m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 21m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 56m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A692 and the A167 Washington Birtley.
Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.
Reason : Broken down vehicle.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 16 April 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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