Live A1(M) Traffic Flow Map Now
How fast is the A1(M) moving right now? This live traffic flow map shows the speed on every stretch of the A1(M) from Junction 34 at Blyth to Junction 49 at Thirsk, in both directions, including the ordinary A1 between Junctions 38 and 40. Green is moving freely, amber is slow and red is very slow or stopped.
The map is a summary. For the full picture before you set off, see all the latest A1(M) traffic news, the overhead message signs showing on the A1(M) right now, and the speed limits on the overhead signs.
Untick all three to see just the speeds. We show the important overhead signs and the mandatory speed limits (red ring); see every overhead sign.
NOTE: The speed flow, overhead sign messages or other information shown on our live traffic speed flow map is updated every few minutes. We cross check the data and aim to provide warnings if there could be a delay or an inaccurate speed reading. There can be occasions, beyond our control, and despite our best efforts where the speed flow could be inaccurate. We cannot therefore guarantee the speed you can expect on any stretch of the motorway is always accurately shown. However we hope you will find our live traffic speed flow map a useful tool in trying to plan your journey. Safe driving.
How to read the A1(M) speed flow map
North is at the top. The left-hand line is the northbound carriageway and the right-hand line is southbound, so you can see the traffic on the other side of the road as well as your own. Junctions are spaced by the real distance between them, and the miles between each pair are shown on the left. Tap or click any stretch to see its speed and how recently it was measured.
Use Show junctions to see only the part of the A1(M) you are about to drive, and Colour the road by to switch between plain speed in miles per hour and speed compared with what is normal for that stretch at this time of day.
The A1 between Junctions 38 and 40
Between Junction 38 and Junction 40 the road is the ordinary A1, not motorway, for about 7.8 miles past the A639, the B6474 and Darrington. It is drawn with a narrower line so it stands out, and its speeds are shown in the same way as the motorway either side.
Services and connecting motorways
A red end on a junction sign with a knife, fork and fuel pump marks services, on the side you can reach them from: Blyth at Junction 34, Ferrybridge at Junctions 40 and 41, and Wetherby at Junction 46. Connecting motorways are shown in blue. Where we run a site for that motorway, a pointing hand shows the way you turn off; tap it to see that motorway's map, such as the M1 from Junction 43.
Where the speeds come from
The speeds come from National Highways' traffic data, which combines road sensors with vehicle data, and the map is refreshed every five minutes. Where no recent measurement is available for a stretch, the map shows the speed that is normal there at this time of day and says so when you tap it. Road closures reported by National Highways are shown in red with white crosses. Always follow the signs and signals you can see on the road.