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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.
laneClosures
05:3031 Aug 2026reported just now
- Location
- M1 southbound within J21
- Direction
- Southbound
- Lanes closed
- Lane closures
- Reason
- Road or carriageway or lane management
- Schedule
- 05:24 Mon 31 Aug → 05:39 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.
Lane closure northbound including roundabout
05:2531 Aug 2026reported 6 min ago
- Location
- roundabout at A5/A47 near Hinckley
- Direction
- Northbound
- Lanes closed
- Lane closures
- Reason
- Roadworks
- Schedule
- 05:06 Thu 6 Aug → 06:00 Mon 31 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.
A38 northbound Cappers Lane to Hilliards Cross carriageway closure
05:2531 Aug 2026reported 6 min ago
- Location
- A38 northbound within the A5127/A5192 junction
- Direction
- Northbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Road improvement or upgrading
- Schedule
- 21:00 Fri 27 Mar → 05:00 Sat 1 May 2027
Forecast - not confirmed
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Updated 05:32 Mon 31 Aug
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