Old A1 in England?

Question

Is it still possible to travel up the old A1 from Welwyn Garden City to Hartlepool? I visiting England with my parents next year and it would be a trip down memory lane for them as they used to use this road during the 60's.

Answer 1

Yes
Some of it is now motorway grade A1(M), but that follows the route of the old A1. The rest is still exactly the same as it was 30 years ago. Be careful of the speed limits, large sections are covered by average speed cameras.

Answer 2

As above traffic can be heavy, since it was the Great Northern Road.