Live road closures & traffic incidents

Stuck in traffic? Check whether the road you are on is closed right now. Live accident and emergency closures from National Highways and Traffic Wales are listed first, followed by roadworks in force and closures starting in the next 48 hours.

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Accidents and emergency closures right now

Active roadworks

44

Works and lane closures currently in force

Starting soon

254

Closures planned in the next 48 hours

Cleared today

455

Closures resolved in the past 24 hours

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Live incident closures

A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice

Active Incident Traffic Wales
Isle Of Anglesey
Started Start time TBC

Description: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 04/08/2026 21:02 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 21:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 04/08/2026 21:02

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A40 : Both directions : Cefn Brynich to Bwlch : Incident : Accident : Closed : Local diversions in place

Active Incident Traffic Wales
Powys
Started Start time TBC

Description: A40 : Both directions : Cefn Brynich to Bwlch : Incident : Accident : Closed : Local diversions in place, Start time: 05/08/2026 5:13 , Expected end time: 05/08/2026 11:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/08/2026 5:13

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A5 : Both directions : Menai Bridge : 08/08/26 1000-1400 : Bridge : Event : Closed :

Active Incident Traffic Wales
Isle Of Anglesey
Started Start time TBC

Description: A5 : Both directions : Menai Bridge : 08/08/26 1000-1400 : Bridge : Event : Closed :, Start time: 08/08/2026 10:00 , Expected end time: 08/08/2026 14:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/08/2026 10:38

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Roadworks in force now

M40 Southbound, Jct 8a exit slip road lane one closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Benson M40 · M40 J8A Southbound Exit

Expected to clear in 11 hours 57 minutes

Started 5 Aug 2026, 06:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 18:00

M40 Southbound, Jct 8a exit slip road lane one closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Royal Leamington Spa M40 · M40 Southbound Between J14 And J13

Expected to clear in 2 days 16 hours

Started 5 Aug 2026, 06:00 Expected clear 7 Aug 2026, 22:59

M40 Southbound Jct 14 to Jct 13 hardshoulder closure.

Category: Road Maintenance
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M6 Southbound Jct 42 to 41 Lane 3 closure (Mp 478/6 - 475/5)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Eden M6 · M6 Southbound Between J42 And J41

Expected to clear in 15 hours 57 minutes

Started 5 Aug 2026, 06:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 22:00

M6 Southbound Jct 42 to 41 Lane 3 closure (Mp 478/6 - 475/5)

Category: Road Maintenance
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A30 Both Directions Penzance to Exeter Mobile Lane Closures

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Cornwall A30 · A30 Eastbound Within The A3047 Near Redruth (West) Junction

Expected to clear in 10 hours 57 minutes

Started 5 Aug 2026, 05:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 17:00

A30 Both Directions Penzance to Exeter Mobile Lane Closures

Category: Road Maintenance
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M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Bicester M40 · M40 Southbound Between J9 And J8A

Expected to clear in 1 day 16 hours

Started 4 Aug 2026, 06:00 Expected clear 6 Aug 2026, 22:59

M40 Southbound, Jct 9 to Jct 8a, hard shoulder closure.

Category: Road Maintenance
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M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 lane closure and speed restriction 198/5-194/7

Active Roadworks National Highways
South Gloucestershire M48 · M48 Eastbound Between J2 And J1

Expected to clear in 2 days 19 hours

Started 3 Aug 2026, 03:53 Expected clear 8 Aug 2026, 02:00

M48 eastbound Jct 2 to Jct 1 lane closure and speed restriction 198/5-194/7

Category: Road Maintenance
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M40 southbound, Jct 7 to Jct 6, hard shoulder closure

Active Roadworks National Highways
Benson M40 · M40 Southbound Between J7 And J6

Expected to clear in 16 hours 56 minutes

Started 2 Aug 2026, 08:55 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 22:59

M40 southbound, Jct 7 to Jct 6, hard shoulder closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure

Active Roadworks National Highways
Stoke-On-Trent A500 · Connector At A50/A500/A5006

Expected to clear in 5 months 1 week

Started 27 Jul 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 16 Jan 2027, 06:00

A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure

Active Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 3 weeks 4 days

Started 27 Jul 2026, 03:52 Expected clear 30 Aug 2026, 23:00

A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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Bus lane closure eastbound

Active Roadworks National Highways
Nottingham A52 · A52 Eastbound Between A6007 And B6006

Expected to clear in 2 days 10 hours

Started 26 Jul 2026, 07:00 Expected clear 7 Aug 2026, 17:00

Bus lane closure eastbound

Category: Authority Operation
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M1 northbound Jct 10 to Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 49/4 to 49/6)

Active Roadworks National Highways
Luton M1 · M1 Northbound Within J10

Expected to clear in 2 months 2 weeks

Started 23 Jul 2026, 01:35 Expected clear 24 Oct 2026, 04:00

M1 northbound Jct 10 to Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 49/4 to 49/6)

Category: Construction Work
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M6 Southbound Jct 41 entry slip road Lane 1 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Eden M6 · M6 J41 Northbound Access

Expected to clear in 4 years 4 months

Started 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 31 Dec 2030, 06:00

M6 Southbound Jct 41 entry slip road Lane 1 closure

Category: Construction Work
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M6 Northbound Jct 39 entry slip road Lane 1 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Eden M6 · M6 J39 Northbound Access

Expected to clear in 4 years 4 months

Started 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 31 Dec 2030, 06:00

M6 Northbound Jct 39 entry slip road Lane 1 closure

Category: Construction Work
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A66 Eastbound Flusco to Stainton Layby closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 4 years 4 months

Started 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 31 Dec 2030, 06:00

A66 Eastbound Flusco to Stainton Layby closure

Category: Construction Work
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A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)

Active Roadworks National Highways
Solihull A45 · Roundabout At A45/M42 J6

Expected to clear in 4 months 3 weeks

Started 14 Jul 2026, 14:00 Expected clear 31 Dec 2026, 21:00

A45 clockwise M42 Jct 6 (Bickenhill Interchange) partial roundabout closure (from the M42 northbound entry slip to the M42 southbound exit slip)

Category: Road Maintenance
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Westbound exit slip lane 2 closure

Active Roadworks National Highways
Teignbridge A38 · A38 Westbound Exit For A384

Expected to clear in 1 week 2 days

Started 14 Jul 2026, 06:00 Expected clear 14 Aug 2026, 22:00

Westbound exit slip lane 2 closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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Lane 1 closure northbound (closing ERA)

Active Roadworks National Highways
Solihull M42 · M42 Northbound Between J3A And J4

Expected to clear in 4 months 3 weeks

Started 14 Jul 2026, 01:30 Expected clear 31 Dec 2026, 06:00

Lane 1 closure northbound (closing ERA)

Category: Road Maintenance
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M67 Eastbound Lane 1 closure (MP 1/4 to 2/4)

Active Roadworks National Highways
Tameside M67 · M67 Eastbound Between J1 And J1A

Expected to clear in 2 weeks 6 days

Started 19 Jun 2026, 04:00 Expected clear 25 Aug 2026, 20:00

M67 Eastbound Lane 1 closure (MP 1/4 to 2/4)

Category: Construction Work
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Lane 1 closure southbound (Including lay by and speed restriction)

Active Roadworks National Highways
Northampton North West M1 · M1 Southbound Between J18 And J17

Expected to clear in 1 week 3 days

Started 10 Jun 2026, 05:00 Expected clear 16 Aug 2026, 05:00

Lane 1 closure southbound (Including lay by and speed restriction)

Category: Construction Work
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M11 southbound Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 83/4 to 81/8)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Cambridge M11 · M11 Southbound Within J11

Expected to clear in 7 months 4 weeks

Started 1 Jun 2026, 20:00 Expected clear 3 Apr 2027, 05:00

M11 southbound Jct 11 hard shoulder closure (MP 83/4 to 81/8)

Category: Construction Work
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M6 Northbound and Southbound mobile hardshoulder closure (MP 290/5 - 346/6)

Active Roadworks National Highways
St. Helens M6 · M6 Southbound Between J23 And J22

Expected to clear in 1 year 7 months

Started 5 Apr 2026, 19:35 Expected clear 31 Mar 2028, 22:59

M6 Northbound and Southbound mobile hardshoulder closure (MP 290/5 - 346/6)

Category: Road Maintenance
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M62 Eastbound and Westbound mobile hardshoulder closure (MP 12/0 - 28/2)

Active Roadworks National Highways
St. Helens M62 · M62 Eastbound Between J6 And J7

Expected to clear in 1 year 7 months

Started 31 Mar 2026, 23:01 Expected clear 31 Mar 2028, 22:59

M62 Eastbound and Westbound mobile hardshoulder closure (MP 12/0 - 28/2)

Category: Road Maintenance
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