The A1 in Nottinghamshire is closed southbound between the A57 (Markham Moor) and the B6325 (North Muskham) due to a serious collision.
National Highways | 4:00 pm
The road has reopened in both directions.
National Highways | 3:22 pm
The A1 in Nottinghamshire is closed southbound – open northbound – between the A57 (Markham Moor) and the B6325 (North Muskham) following a serious collision.
Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police attended the scene. National Highways Traffic Officers assisted with traffic management.
Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to remain closed throughout the afternoon to allow for investigation works to continue.
National Highways | 1:22 pm
The A1 in Nottinghamshire remains closed both ways between the A57 (Markham Moor) & the #B6325 (North Muskham) due to a serious collision.
[ Note police suggest northbound open – Highways say both ways closed ]
Nottinghamshire Police | 1 pm
The southbound carriageway remains closed between North Muskham and Carlton-on-Trent as investigation work is carried out.
Nottinghamshire Police | 1 pm
A man has died after an incident on the A1 this morning.
The victim, an 84-year-old man, was on foot when a vehicle collided with him near Applegreen Muskham Services shortly before 7.14am.
Despite the best efforts of emergency workers he was pronounced dead at the scene.
• An 84-year-old pedestrian has died after a collision on the A1 in Nottinghamshire
National Highways | 12 noon
Drivers are being urged to ensure they follow signed diversion routes following the closure of the A1 in Nottinghamshire today after a serious incident.
Both north and southbound carriageways of the road were closed between the A57/A614 (Markham Moor) and B6325 (North Muskham) after the incident which was reported shortly before 7.30am today.
The northbound section will be opening shortly but the southbound is expected to remain shut until late afternoon while police investigations are carried out.
A signed diversion route is in place via the A614, A616 and B6325.
National Highways Operations Manager, Mark Munnoch, said:
“It is important that people follow the official diversion route and not their sat navs. Alternative roads are not suitable for larger vehicles or heavy traffic and will cause further issues and delays.
“We will get the road open as soon as possible but in the meantime would advise people to allow extra time for journeys.”
National Highways | 11 am
The A1 in Nottinghamshire is closed in both directions between the A57 (Markham Moor) and the B6325 (North Muskham) due to a serious collision.
Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police are in attendance. National Highways and Traffic Officers will also be assisting with traffic management.
Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed throughout the morning to allow for investigation works to take place.
National Highways | 9 am
The A1 in Nottinghamshire is now closed in BOTH directions between the A57 (Markham Moor) and the B6325 (North Muskham).
This is due to a serious collision.
Police investigation works will be ongoing throughout the morning. Expect long delays in the area.
National Highways | 08:30 am
Diversion Route
Road users are advised to follow the solid triangle diversion symbol on road signs. This diversion begins prior to the closure, at the Apleyhead Interchange.
- Exit the A1 at Apleyhead Interchange near Upper Morton and take the A614 south for approximately 6.8 miles to the A614/A616 roundabout.
- Turn left (east) onto the A616 and continue to the A616/A6075 roundabout in Ollerton.
- Turn right and continue along the A616 through the villages of Ompton and Kneesall to South Muskham, an approximate distance of 7.4 miles
- At South Muskham mini – roundabout, turn left (north) onto the B6325 to the North Muskham Interchange, then take the third exit off the roundabout, south onto the A1
Nottinghamshire Police | 8:15 am
‘The A1 is currently closed between North Muskham and Carlton-on-Trent following a serious collision.
‘The road will remain closed for much of the rest of the day for investigation work to be carried out.’
National Highways | 7:47 am
Emergency services including Nottinghamshire Police are in attendance. National Highways and Traffic Officers will also be assisting with traffic management.
Due to the nature of the incident, the road is likely to be closed throughout the morning to allow for investigation works to take place.
AA Roadwatch | 7:33 am
Road closed and queueing traffic due to police incident on A1 Southbound between B1164 (Carlton / Sutton / Kneesall Turn Off) and B6325 Great North Road.
