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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.
A56 Southbound Bent Gate exit slip road closure
22:1621 Aug 2026reported 5 min ago
- Location
- A56 southbound exit for A681
- Direction
- Southbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Other
- Schedule
- 04:52 Mon 27 Jul → 00:00 Mon 31 Aug
Latest active roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads
Roadworks live on England’s motorways and major A roads right now.
A45 eastbound, East Way carriageway closure
22:1621 Aug 2026reported 5 min ago
- Location
- A45 eastbound access from M42 J6
- Direction
- Eastbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Road improvement or upgrading
- Schedule
- 09:47 Mon 3 Aug → 10:00 Mon 24 Aug
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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.
Lane closure northbound (site 3)
22:1621 Aug 2026reported 5 min ago
- Location
- A38 northbound between A516 near Derby (south) and A516 near Derby (north)
- Direction
- Northbound
- Lanes closed
- Lane closures
- Reason
- Maintenance work
- Schedule
- 20:00 Fri 21 Aug → 06:00 Sat 22 Aug
Forecast - not confirmed
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Updated 22:22 Fri 21 Aug
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