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Dedicated to the latest traffic news for England. England traffic updates, England traffic reports, details of roadworks in England, plus information about the latest serious accidents, current congestion, road closures and other traffic news of interest to motorists using the roads and motorways of England.
Traffic News England features regional traffic pages with the aim of bringing you the latest traffic updates released for England quickly and clearly. Ease and speed of use is the main aim of the Traffic News England website — England traffic news and updates at a glance.
Latest England traffic reports and traffic updates
Below are some of the latest England traffic reports.
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Latest accident or incident on England’s motorways and major A roads
The most recent accident or incident on England’s motorways and major A roads that we are aware of.
M56 Eastbound hardshoulder closure (MP 56/3 to 56/0)
10:3111 Sept 2026reported just now
- Location
- link road from M53 southbound J11 to M56 eastbound J15
- Direction
- Southbound
- Lanes closed
- Hard shoulder closed
- Reason
- Repair work
- Schedule
- 10:00 Tue 6 Jan 2026 → 16:00 Fri 8 Jan 2027
Latest active roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads
Roadworks live on England’s motorways and major A roads right now.
A47 Eastbound Church Lane static lane 2
10:3111 Sept 2026reported just now
- Location
- A47 eastbound between B1110 and A1074
- Direction
- Eastbound
- Lanes closed
- Lane closures
- Reason
- Road improvement or upgrading
- Schedule
- 06:00 Mon 17 Nov 2025 → 23:00 Fri 30 Apr 2027
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Latest planned roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads
The next planned roadworks scheduled on England’s motorways and major A roads.
M53 Northbound Jct 8 entry slip road closure
10:3111 Sept 2026reported just now
- Location
- M53 northbound between J8 and J7
- Direction
- Northbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Road improvement or upgrading
- Schedule
- 20:00 Fri 11 Sept 2026 → 06:00 Sat 12 Sept 2026
Forecast - not confirmed
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Updated 10:32 Fri 11 Sept 2026
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