A45

Stratford Drive, Wootton, Northampton

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A45 exit slip road to close overnight for two nights

Some of the proposals for the strategy include mobility hubs (top left), autonomous shuttle buses (top right), and a tram system (bottom).

New driverless shuttles, trams and extra train station feature in travel plans

Cody Stock, 22, died on the A45 in December 2025

Coroner warns of more deaths at A45 danger-spot

The clean-up operation on the A45 between Wellingborough and Raunds

'UNSIGHTLY': 420 sacks of litter cleared from A45 in Northamptonshire

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A45 exit slip road in Northampton to close overnight for utility works

A45 to remain closed until 8pm after tragic fatality earlier today

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A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough closed following ‘serious collision’

The A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton has been closed after a fatal road collision /IMG

Fatal A45 road traffic collision police appeal after woman falls from bridge

Litter has become an 'embarrassing' problem on the A45 according to the leader of NNC

Council leader slams ‘embarrassing’ A45 as litter problem persists

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire on the embankment of the A45, close to the Queen Eleanor Roundabout in Northampton today (July 21).

Cigarette thrown from passing vehicle sparks grass fire on A45 in Northampton

Cody Stock, 22, died on the A45 in December 2025

‘Light of our lives’ Cody, 22, died in A45 crash in heavy rain

Emergency services arrived on the scene at around 8.15am

Driver trapped inside car on roof after crash at Rushden Lakes roundabout

The incident happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Earls Barton and Great Doddington.

A45 closed for two hours as firefighters called to car on fire

The incident happened on the westbound carriageway of the A45.

Rush hour traffic caused by multi-vehicle collision on A45, police confirm

Firefighters were called to a car fire in Bedford Road. Photo: Logan MacLeod

Delays on busy roundabout as emergency services called to BMW on fire
Drivers experienced delays on a busy Northampton roundabout this morning, as emergency services were called to a car fire.
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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

The collision happened on the eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Billing and Earls Barton.

Woman suffers life changing injuries following collision with tree on A45

A serious collision has resulted in the closure of a stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough.

A45 closed as emergency services respond to serious collision

The road has since been cleared by police

A45 delays following four-car crash between Northampton and Wellingborough

Long delays on the A45 westbound into Northampton

Delays after crash heading into Northampton brings A45 to a halt

Delays heading westbound into Northampton

Heavy traffic and delays on A45 heading west into Northampton

The slip road from the A45 in Northampton will be closed for survey work

A45 exit slip to close as National Highways carries out surveys

Drivers are warned to avoid the A45 in Northampton where possible.

Long delays on A45 in Northampton as emergency services respond to incident

The incident on the A45 at Earls Barton /UGC

Teenager injured following collisions on A45

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Road closure warnings for A45, A43 and A14 next month

Drivers are warned to avoid the A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton where possible.

Miles of queues and long rush hour delays on A45
Drivers are facing miles of queues and long rush hour delays on the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough this morning (Tuesday March 17).
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West Northamptonshire Council's cabinet has approved a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Northampton for the next ten years.
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Walking and cycling routes earmarked for upgrade as part of new 10-year plan

Steve Leadbetter of Wellingborough died on Sunday, February 22

Family tribute to Wellingborough motorcyclist who died in A45 collision

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

The A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton /Google

Motorcyclist dies following collision on A45 in Northamptonshire

The M1 has reopened between Milton Keynes and Northampton following a multi-vehicle collision

M1 reopened between MK and Northampton following multi-vehicle collision

A45 Flore Bypass. Credit: Richard Durham

Man dies following fatal road traffic collision on notorious road

The A45 in Northampton will be closed overnight to allow for resurfacing works. Photo: X/National Highways.

Two months of overnight closures on A45 for resurfacing

Flyers have been posted all around Earls Barton

Fundraiser against the development of 1,100 houses in Northamptonshire village

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

The horses in Northampton Road, Rushden

RSPCA responds to local horse protection group

Cody Stock, 22, died in a collision on the A45 on December 5

Family pay tribute to 'hero' and 'cheeky chap' Cody who died in A45 crash

Severe delays heading westbound on the A45

Severe delays for commuters on A45 heading into Northampton

Parts of the Queen Eleanor roundabout will be closed over night from November 24 to December 19.

Nearly four weeks of overnight closures at busy roundabout as resurfacing begins

Liam Faulkner with his fiancée and their two children.

‘Devastated’ family launch GoFundMe to help dad-of-two recover from major crash

Traffic alert on A45 in Northamptonshire/National World

A45 closed in both directions near A14 after crash

Works on the Queen Eleanor roundabout, which were due to finish in December, will now not be complete until spring 2026.

Completion of major works on busy roundabout delayed until spring 2026

The flag has been installed high on the bridge's A frame

National Highways warning over flag attached to A45 bridge at Rushden Lakes

Traffic remains back up around the Queen Eleanor Interchange following a police incident

Emergency incident on busy bridge saw full closure of A45 in Northampton

Work continues on the Queen Eleanor roundabout

Four-night bridge closures at busy Northampton roundabout

Emergency services are on the scene

Delays on A45 near Wellingborough as police, fire and ambulance in attendance

Temporary traffic lights are in place in Caswell Road, Brackmills.

Why your commute to and from busy industrial estate could be taking longer

Tanker driver swerves between lanes on A45 after failing to notice queuing traffic.

Driver swerves between lanes on A45 after not noticing queuing traffic

The fire just off the A45 is believed to have been started deliberately.

Fire at abandoned building believed to have been started deliberately

A vehicle has caught fire on the A45 near Northampton.

WATCH: Rush hour delays on A45 as fire breaks out at derelict building

National Highways have recommended an alternative route for traffic while works are ongoing

12-day closure of A45 near Rushden Lakes next month

Dates for full closures of the Queen Eleanor roundabout have changed.

Change of dates for full overnight closures at under-construction roundabout

The A45 eastbound carriageway was closed between the Barnes Meadow junction and the Riverside junction following a serious crash.

Two people taken to hospital after three vehicle collision on A45 in Northampton

A four vehicle collision on the A45 caused delays.

Four vehicle collision causes delays on A45 in Northampton

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