Traffic Bulletin: Delays Expected Throughout This Morning On A1(M) In North Yorkshire Following Serious Incident

Drivers in North Yorkshire are urged to allow more time to travel this morning as the A1(M) southbound is closed between junctions 48 (Boroughbridge) and 47 (Allerton Park) following a serious collision in the early hours of today (24 April 2024).

The southbound carriageway is expected to remain closed beyond the morning’s peak travel period as emergency services and National Highways traffic officers remain at the scene of the incident, which happened at around 2.20am. Collision investigations are currently taking place, with recovery and repairs also expected throughout the morning following an oil spill and repairs needed to the central barrier. There are currently delays of more than 60 minutes on the southbound carriageway.

The A1(M) northbound has now reopened, however a lane closure remains in place on this carriageway with around 30-minute delays approaching the scene.

Diversion

Road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the Solid Triangle diversion symbol on road signs

Exit the A1(M) at junction 48, turn left then at the roundabout take the third exit onto the A168 and proceed for around 7.5 miles.
At the roundabout take the third exit onto the A168 and proceed for 0.5 miles.
At the roundabout take the first exit onto the A168 and proceed for approximately two miles.
At the roundabout take the first exit onto the B6164 and proceed for 0.5 miles.
At the roundabout take the fourth exit onto the slip road and re-join the A1(M) southbound.

Drivers are advised to avoid this section of the A1(M) if possible by delaying journeys or seeking alternative routes.

The latest traffic information is available at www.trafficengland.com or from National Highways’ 24/7 customer contact centre at 0300 123 5000. Updates will also be posted to National Highways’ regional X (Twitter feed) @HighwayYORKS.