A1(M) J53 traffic
No incidents reported at A1(M) J53 right now.
Updated 03:29 UK time · at J53 and the stretches either side
Right now
Nothing reported at A1(M) J53 at the moment.
Closures tonight
No closures planned at J53 tonight.
The last 90 days
Incidents
14
Collisions
5
Road closed
2times
Typical time to clear
43 minmedian of 14
Busiest time
15:00–16:00
Recent incidents
- A1(M) crash J56–J53 southbound
- A1(M) crash J52–J53 northbound
- A1(M) crash J52–J53 northbound
- A1(M) crash J53–J56 northbound
- A1(M) crash J53–J52 southbound
Junctions either side
Common questions
Is the A1(M) closed at junction 53 right now?
No incidents have closed it right now.
Is A1(M) J53 closed tonight?
No closures are planned at J53 tonight.
How many crashes have there been at A1(M) J53?
5 collisions reported at or either side of J53 in the last 90 days, the latest on 25 Oct 2026 at 15:25.
Includes incidents at J53 and on the stretches either side of it. Sources: National Highways, TomTom, TfL and Traffic Wales. Times are UK time.