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A45 Chaos: Major Crash Shuts Down Key Route
18 Aug
Summary
- A45 in Northamptonshire closed due to a serious collision.
- Both eastbound and westbound carriageways affected by closure.
- Road closure expected to last most of the day with no reopening estimate.
The A45 in Northamptonshire experienced significant disruption following a serious road traffic collision. A substantial portion of the route was closed for most of Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Both the eastbound and westbound carriageways were affected, with closures implemented between the Barnes Meadow and Great Billing interchanges.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed the incident was serious and advised against travel in the affected area. Access to the A45 from Wellingborough's Wilby Way roundabout through to the Bedford Road junction in Northampton was blocked. National Highways indicated that an estimate for the road's reopening could not be provided, with repairs anticipated to take several hours.
