Ashfield Traffic Cameras: 1,000+ Live Cams

Gateway Precision

Access official National Highways feeds covering the strategic meeting point of the M1 and the major A-roads serving the East Midlands industrial belt.

Instant Updates

Images refresh every few seconds, providing a near-real-time view of the "Junction 28 Pinch" during peak afternoon rush.

Route Planning

Use our interactive route builder to plan your drive from Ashfield to Nottingham, Sheffield, or Derby and see every camera along the way.

Navigating the Frontier of the East Midlands: Ashfield Traffic Landscape

The Ashfield district serves as a critical residential and logistical anchor for the North Nottinghamshire region. Situated at the legends crossroads of the M1 motorway and the primary radial routes toward Nottingham and Derby, the district manages a unique mix of high-stakes national transit and significant industrial movement. Its strategic position makes it one of the most transit-dense areas in the county.

According to National Highways data, the M1 corridor through Ashfield handles massive daily volumes of heavy freight and passenger cars. During peak morning and evening rush hours, average speeds on district arteries like the A38 and A617 can drop significantly, with a 10 km journey through the urban fringe taking over 25 minutes on average. For the 126,000+ residents of the Ashfield district and the massive professional workforce navigating this hub, real-time traffic monitoring is an essential survival tool.

The Motorway Spine: The M1

Ashfield's connectivity is defined by its extensive section of the M1. As the primary link between the East Midlands and the North of England, this corridor handles massive volumes of heavy freight and long-distance transit.

TrafficVision's live camera network provides visibility into critical Ashfield junctions:

• M1 Junction 27 (Annesley): The central transit gateway for the southern district serving the Sherwood business parks.
• M1 Junction 28 (South Normanton): A high-traffic node where the M1 meets the A38, serving the major industrial and designer outlet hubs.
• A38 Corridor: Monitor the flow between Sutton-in-Ashfield and the M1 to identify peak-hour commuter tailbacks.

By utilizing our grid view, you can scan the entire Nottinghamshire motorway network in seconds, identifying where the "orange and red" zones are forming before you commit to the drive.

Urban Pulse: Sutton and Kirkby-in-Ashfield

As the district's primary towns, Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield face significant urban traffic challenges. The towns' industrial heritage and the presence of major retail parks create natural bottlenecks that are highly sensitive to daily commuter surges.

Real-time street cameras allow you to monitor:

• Sutton City Center: Watch for delays at the primary local routes connecting the residential districts to the Mansfield core.
• Kirkby-in-Ashfield Hub: Track the pulse of local traffic and school-related congestion in the central rail and commercial districts.
• Annesley & Felley Gateways: View conditions around the southern industrial hubs identifying tailbacks before you head toward the Nottingham border.

Professional Tools for Nottinghamshire Drivers

Whether you are a logistics professional managing a fleet or a resident planning a commute to Nottingham, TrafficVision provides the professional-grade tools you need:

• Interactive Map with Clustering: See the big picture of Nottinghamshire transit or zoom into a specific Ashfield intersection.
• Route Builder: Plan your drive from Kirkby to Sheffield or Leicester and see every camera along the way.
• Stable Favorites: Save your most-used feeds—like the M1 at Junction 27—for instant one-tap access on your mobile device.
• 24/7 Free Access: No account required, no paywalls, just transparent real-time data from 600+ official sources.

Weather and Seasonal Impacts

Nottinghamshire is subject to sudden weather changes, including heavy valley fog and intense summer thunderstorms. In a region where even minor incidents on the M1 can lead to county-wide gridlock, live cameras are the most reliable way to verify actual road conditions before you start your drive toward the Peak District.

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