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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Active roadworks

55

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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 5 to Jct 4 lane 3 and 2 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Wycombe M40 · M40 Southbound Between J5 And J4

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 21:15 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4 lane 3 and 2 closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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M6 hard shoulder, lane 1 and lane 2 closure southbound (MP 164/7 to 164/0)

Active Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 20:11 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M6 hard shoulder, lane 1 and lane 2 closure southbound (MP 164/7 to 164/0)

Category: Road Maintenance
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M6 southbound Jct 4a to M42 Jct 8 northbound link road closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Solihull M42 · Link Road From M6 J4A Southbound To M42 J8 Northbound

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 20:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M6 southbound Jct 4a to M42 Jct 8 northbound link road closure

Category: Construction Work
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M20 eastbound Jct 9 to Jct 10 carriageway closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Ashford M20 · M20 Eastbound Between J10A And J11

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 20:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M20 eastbound Jct 9 to Jct 10 carriageway closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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Lane 2 and 3 closure southbound

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Solihull M6 · M6 Southbound Between J6 And J5

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 20:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

Lane 2 and 3 closure southbound

Category: Road Maintenance
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M40 southbound, Jct 12 to Jct 11, lane 1 and 2 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Bicester M40 · M40 Southbound Between J12 And J11

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 20:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M40 southbound, Jct 12 to Jct 11, lane 1 and 2 closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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A66M Blackwell Spur eastbound carriageway closure

Active Roadworks National Highways
Darlington A66(M) · A66(M) Eastbound Between A1(M) And A66

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:12 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A66M Blackwell Spur eastbound carriageway closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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A63 eastbound South cave exit slip lane closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
East Riding Of Yorkshire A63 · A63 Eastbound Exit For A1034

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A63 eastbound South cave exit slip lane closure

Category: Authority Operation
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M6 Southbound Jct 35 to 34 Lane 3/2 closure (Mp 389/5 - 388/6)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 6 hours 9 minutes

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 11:00

M6 Southbound Jct 35 to 34 Lane 3/2 closure (Mp 389/5 - 388/6)

Category: Road Maintenance
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A38 westbound Marley Head exit slip road closed

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A38 westbound Marley Head exit slip road closed

Category: Construction Work
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Eastbound lane 1 closed

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Teignbridge A38 · A38 Eastbound At A Minor Junction Between B3344 Near Newton Abbot (North) And A380

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

Eastbound lane 1 closed

Category: Authority Operation
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A1M Jct 63 to Jct 62 Southbound Lane 1 Closure (2)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Sunderland A1(M) · A1(M) Southbound Between J63 And J62

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A1M Jct 63 to Jct 62 Southbound Lane 1 Closure (2)

Category: Construction Work
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A5 southbound Kelly's Kitchen Roundabout to Redmoor Roundabout lane 2 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Milton Keynes A5 · A5 Southbound Between A421 And A4146 Near Bletchley (North)

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A5 southbound Kelly's Kitchen Roundabout to Redmoor Roundabout lane 2 closure

Category: Construction Work
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A27 westbound Falmer exit slip road closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A27 westbound Falmer exit slip road closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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A1 Jct 73 to Jct 72 southbound lane 2 closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Newcastle Upon Tyne A1 · A1 Southbound Within The A694/A69 Junction

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A1 Jct 73 to Jct 72 southbound lane 2 closure

Category: Road Maintenance
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M61 Southbound Lanes 2 and 3 closure (MP 21/7 to 19/1)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Bolton M61 · M61 Southbound Between J8 And J6

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 19:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

M61 Southbound Lanes 2 and 3 closure (MP 21/7 to 19/1)

Category: Road Maintenance
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Lane and layby closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Cornwall A30 · A30 Eastbound Between A389 Near Bodmin (East) And A395

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 18:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

lane and layby closure

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

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Cornwall A30 · A30 Eastbound Between A3047 Near Camborne (East) And A3047 Near Redruth (West)

Expected to clear in 9 minutes 31 seconds

Started 4 Aug 2026, 17:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 05:00

A30 Both Directions Penzance to Exeter Mobile Lane Closures

Category: Road Maintenance
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A628 eastbound Tintwistle Layby closure

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 1 hour 9 minutes

Started 4 Aug 2026, 16:00 Expected clear 5 Aug 2026, 06:00

A628 eastbound Tintwistle Layby closure

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 18 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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M6 - M42 link road hardshoulder closure northbound

Planned Roadworks National Highways
Solihull M42 · Link Road From M6 J4A Southbound To M42 J8

Expected to clear in 1 month 1 day

Started 3 Aug 2026, 04:00 Expected clear 7 Sep 2026, 04:00

M6 - M42 link road hardshoulder closure northbound

Category: Construction Work
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M18 southbound Jct 7 to Jct 6 Hardshoulder closure (290/0 289/3)

Planned Roadworks National Highways
United Kingdom

Expected to clear in 1 week 2 days

Started 31 Jul 2026, 13:30 Expected clear 14 Aug 2026, 08:00

M18 southbound Jct 7 to Jct 6 Hardshoulder closure (290/0 289/3)

Category: Road Maintenance
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