Live M1 Traffic Cameras — Every Junction, Updated in Real Time

Check live M1 traffic cameras before you set off. We currently stream 341 camera feeds covering the M1 from Junction 1 (London) to Junction 48 (Yorkshire), refreshed roughly every minute so you can see real conditions, not guesswork. Below you'll find live weather for the route, any approved hazard reports, and the full camera grid by junction.

About the M1 Motorway

The M1 is one of the UK's busiest and oldest motorways. The first section opened in 1959, and the final stretch was completed in 1999 — a 40-year build spanning 194 miles from London to Leeds. It remains a critical freight and commuter route through the East Midlands and Yorkshire, which is exactly why congestion and incidents here can have a knock-on effect across the whole route.

Why Check M1 Traffic Cameras Before You Travel

Live camera access lets you:

  • Spot congestion early — see backups at major junctions like J21, J28, and J32 before you're stuck in them
  • Check weather-related risk — rain, fog, or standing water can change driving conditions fast on the M1's exposed stretches
  • Confirm active hazards — verify reported incidents before rerouting
  • Plan by direction — northbound and southbound feeds are separated so you can check your actual direction of travel

M1 Live Weather & Road Conditions

Our route weather snapshot is calculated from the geolocated positions of all 341 M1 cameras, giving you a real average condition across the motorway rather than a single-point forecast.

Live route weather

M1 Weather & Driving Conditions
17.6°C Drizzle

Updated 21:30 UK time

Feels like 17.8°C
Rain next 3 hours 50%
Wind 4 mph NW
Visibility 13.1 miles
Generally good conditions

No significant weather-related driving risk is indicated for this route snapshot.

22:00 Drizzle · 33% rain
17°
23:00 Drizzle · 50% rain
17°
Route snapshot calculated from 341 geolocated cameras. Weather data by Open-Meteo

Active M1 Road Hazards

Approved driver reports for this route.

Report a Hazard
No approved active hazards are currently listed for M1.

M1 Camera Coverage by Junction

Browse M1 traffic cameras by junction below, from J1 near London to J48 near Leeds. Each camera updates automatically and shows its current online status.

No southbound / westbound / anticlockwise cameras are currently available for M1.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many M1 traffic cameras are there?

There are currently 341 live camera feeds covering the M1, spanning its full length from Junction 1 to Junction 48.

How often do M1 camera images update?

Camera feeds refresh approximately every minute, giving you a near real-time view of current traffic conditions.

Where can I see M1 traffic cameras southbound?

Use the direction filter above the camera grid to switch between northbound and southbound feeds for any junction.

Is there a live incident or hazard report for the M1 today?

Yes — our Active M1 Road Hazards section above shows any approved driver-submitted hazard reports for the route in real time. If none are listed, no hazards are currently confirmed.

What is the busiest junction on the M1?

Junctions 21 (Leicester), 28 (Mansfield), and 32 (Sheffield/M18 interchange) are commonly among the busiest due to interchange traffic with other major routes.

Does weather affect M1 traffic?

Yes. Rain, fog, and high winds — especially on the more exposed stretches near Sheffield and Leeds — can significantly slow M1 traffic. Check the live weather snapshot above before you travel.