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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)
10:217 Sept 2026reported 5 min ago
- 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 → 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
10:217 Sept 2026reported 5 min ago
- 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.
M27 eastbound to M3 northbound link road closure
10:217 Sept 2026reported 5 min ago
- Location
- M27 eastbound between J3 and J4
- Direction
- Northbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Maintenance work
- Schedule
- 21:00 Mon 7 Sept → 06:00 Tue 8 Sept
Forecast - not confirmed
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Updated 10:27 Mon 7 Sept
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