A45

The A5 is closed between A361 (Kilsby) and the A45 (Weedon Bec) while collision investigations continue.

Serious collision closes busy road as one person is taken to hospital

Stuart Townsend sadly died following a collision on the A45 Flore Bypass.

Family pays tribute to 'life and soul of the party' dad of five

Improvements have been made to air quality across West Northamptonshire, according to the new report.

M1 and A45 met national standards for air quality for third year running

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Drivers are urged to avoid the M1.

M1 closed in Northamptonshire during morning rush hour due to overturned lorry

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The A5 in Northamptonshire is closed in both directions.

A5 in Northamptonshire closed in both directions due to serious collision

The closure of the junction of Eastern Way to Admirals Way, in Daventry, is shown in red and the diversion is shown in blue on the map.

Busy route through Daventry closed as resurfacing works begins

Junction 18 slip roads on the M1 and a section of the A45 will be closed in Northamptonshire for a number of nights in January.

Weeks of overnight closures on A45 to begin soon - and M1 slip road shutdown

Road Closed signs.
Tuesday May 12th 2020

15 road closures: Up to 30 minutes delays for drivers in and around Northampton
One of them is expected to cause moderate delays – with motorists facing a holdup of between ten minutes and half an hour
Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

Drivers in and around West Northamptonshire will have 39 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are 39 major road closures in and around Northampton in the next two weeks

West Northamptonshire's motorists will have 30 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

West Northamptonshire road closures

Alex Salmons died after a collision on the A45 near Daventry.

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful soul' who died following collision on A45

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision near Daventry.

25-year-old pronounced dead at the scene of single car collision on A45

Drivers are urged to avoid the area, if possible.

A5 reopens after collision between two lorries caused huge diesel spill

The A5 is closed in both directions.

Major road closed in both directions following serious collision

The road was closed by police for around an hour.

Motorcyclist in his 50s airlifted to hospital after collision on A45

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

A45 near Daventry closed after collision between lorry and two cars

Police are investigating a second serious crash on the A45 between the A5 and M1 in less than 36 hours

Two seriously injured in second crash on A45 in less than 36 hours

Drivers are warned to be aware of a number of closures on main routes through West Northamptonshire this week

Roadworks: M1, A45, A5 and A43 closures in and around Northampton and Daventry

The A5 in Northamptonshire is closed.

10 mile stretch of A5 in Northamptonshire closed due to serious collision

A 19-year-old died at the scene of the A45 collision.

19-year-old driver dies at the scene of A45 collision in Northamptonshire

National Highways has a long list of spots where overnight road closures could affect journeys in and around Northampton, Daventry and Towcester

Road works in West Northants this week as closures affect M1, A45, A5 and A43

Drivers are warned to be aware of a number of closures on main routes through West Northamptonshire this week

Road works: Closures on the M1, A45, A5 and A43 across West Northamptonshire

Drivers are warned to be aware of a number of closures on the main National Highways routes across West Northamptonshire this week

Road works on the M1, A45, A5 and A43 this week

Drivers face a 48 closures on the main National Highways routes across West Northamptonshire this week

M1, A45, A5 and A43 road works in and around Northampton, Towcester and Daventry

Drivers are warned to be aware of a number of closures on main routes through West Northamptonshire this week

Road works on M1, A45, A5 and A43 in and around Northampton and Daventry
Cones out in force at 35 spots across West Northamptonshire
Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

There are queues on the M1 southbound following a crash near Northampton on Monday (July 4)

Five-mile queues behind overturned vehicle blocking one lane on M1

The M1 will be closed northbound at junction 15 all weekend from 9pm Friday (June 13)

Thinking of using the M1 this weekend? It'll be SHUT northbound at Northampton

The M1 is partially blocked southbound past Northampton

Overturned vehicle leads to 40-minute delays on M1 at Northampton

National Highways has 42 locations listed where journeys on major routes through West Northamptonshire could be delayed in the coming days

Road closures: 42 spots where you could hit hold-ups on the M1, A45, A5 and A43

National Highways has a list of spots where drivers could hit delays on major routes through West Northamptonshire

M1, A45, A43 and A5 roadworks to watch out for during Platinum Jubilee week

National Highways manages the major road network across the UK including the M1, A5, A43 and A5 in West Northamptonshire

Roadworks: Here's where to watch out for cones on the M1, A45, A5 and A43

This police vehicle was damaged at the end of 2021. Two officer made a 'miracle escape'. Photo: Northamptonshire Police.

More than 200 police vehicles damaged in 10 months of 2021 - 11 written off

The A5 is expected to remain closed until Wednesday morning following a fatal crash in the early hours

UPDATED: A5 to remain closed overnight following fatal smash near Weedon

The A5 is set to remain closed between Towcester and Weedon throughout Tuesday's morning rush-hour following a serious crash

A5 shut both ways between Towcester and Weedon following 3.20am crash

National Highways has a list of cones and temporary lights which could delay journeys on main routes through West Northamptonshire

Dozens of roadworks on the M1, A45, A5 and A43 for motorists to avoid

Dozens of roads will be affected by closures across West Northamptonshire this week

Roads closed: Dozens for drivers to watch out for in West Northants this week

A number of road closures could get in the way of travel plans over the Easter holiday

Easter road closures: Here's some to look out for on M1, A45, A5 and A43

Plenty of road closures are planned on the M1, A45, A5 and A43 through Northamptonshire

Roadworks: Dozens of 'slight delays' likely on M1, A45, A5 and A43 this week

Where drivers could face delays from closures and roadwork on the area's main roads this week

Dozens of road closures for motorists to avoid on the M1, A5, A45 and A43

Road closures to look out for this week.

Road closures: Dozens of roads in Northants for motorists to avoid this week

Four M1 slip roads plus parts of the A45 and A508 will be shut from Friday night until Monday morning

M1 junction 15 slip roads, A45 and A508 in Northampton closed all weekend

National Highways maintains the major roads in West Northants

Road works bulletin: Where to watch out for closures on the M1, A45 and A43
Dozens of spots where you could hit delays
Joseph Hook, data reporter

Drivers face queues on the M1 and A45 heading out of Northampton on Friday morning

Drivers warned of rush-hour queues on M1 and A45 at Northampton following motorw...

There are queues on the M1 and A45 heading towards Northampton on Tuesday morning

Queues on M1 and A45 following reports of crash and animals on road

32 of the county's major roads have closures in place this week

Roadworks: Dozens of spots to steer clear of in Northampton and West Northants

Main roads could be closed in West Northamptonshire this week

When drivers might need to steer clear of the M1, A45, A5 and A43 this week

There are more than 30 closures on roads in West Northamptonshire

Road closures: Dozens for drivers to steer clear of this week in West Northants

There are more than 30 road closures to avoid in the area this week.

West Northamptonshire road closures: Dozens for motorists to avoid this week

National Highways cameras showed queues on the M1 on Tuesday morning

Stationary traffic on M1 following crash near Watford Gap services

A broken down truck led to huge queues on the M1

Stuck truck leads to six-mile lunchtime tailbacks on northbound M1 and A45

The A5 is shut between Weedon and Towcester on Monday afternoon

Police 'incident' shuts A5 both ways between Towcester and Weedon

The A5 is blocked both ways by a rush-hour crash between Pattishall and Towcester

A5 closed between Towcester and Weedon following rush-hour smash

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