A1(M) J42 traffic
No incidents reported at A1(M) J42 right now.
Updated 03:29 UK time · at J42 and the stretches either side
Right now
Nothing reported at A1(M) J42 at the moment.
Roadworks now
- Northbound J42–J431 of 4 lanes closed
Closures tonight
No closures planned at J42 tonight.
The last 90 days
Incidents
32
Collisions
4
Road closed
4times
Typical time to clear
52 minmedian of 28
Busiest time
19:00–20:00
Recent incidents
- A1(M) reported crash J42–J43 northbound
- A1(M) closed J42–J41 southbound
- A1(M) crash J41–J40 southbound
- A1(M) closed J42–J41 southbound
- A1(M) closed J42–J41 southbound
- A1(M) reported crash J42–J43 northbound
- A1(M) reported crash J43–J42 southbound
Junctions either side
Common questions
Is the A1(M) closed at junction 42 right now?
No incidents have closed it right now.
Is A1(M) J42 closed tonight?
No closures are planned at J42 tonight.
How many crashes have there been at A1(M) J42?
4 collisions reported at or either side of J42 in the last 90 days, the latest on 24 Oct 2026 at 22:35.
Includes incidents at J42 and on the stretches either side of it. Sources: National Highways, TomTom, TfL and Traffic Wales. Times are UK time.