Miles of queues and long rush hour delays on A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough
By Carly Odell
Published 17th Mar 2026, 09:32 GMT
Drivers are facing miles of queues and long rush hour delays on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough this morning (Tuesday March 17).
National Highways is reporting a broken down vehicle on the westbound carriageway between Earls Barton and Billing.
Northamptonshire Police is on scene managing traffic.
National Highways adds that drivers can expect “delays in excess of 30 minutes above normal journey times”.
According to AA Traffic, the road is congested back to the Wilby Way roundabout in Wellingborough, with an average speed of 10mph.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area, where possible.
The road is now fully reopened.