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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.
M20 eastbound between junctions J2 and J3: vehicle fire
16:35 (4:35pm)3 Nov 2026reported just now
- Location
- M20 eastbound between junctions J2 and J3
- Direction
- Eastbound
- Lanes closed
- There is one of three lanes closed. The hard shoulder and lane one are closed
- Reason
- Vehicle fire
- Schedule
- 16:08 (4:08pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026 → 17:05 (5:05pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026
Latest active roadworks on England’s motorways and major A roads
Roadworks live on England’s motorways and major A roads right now.
M602 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 1/5 - 1/9)
16:12 (4:12pm)3 Nov 2026reported 25 min ago
- Location
- M602 eastbound between J1 and J2
- Direction
- Eastbound
- Lanes closed
- Hard shoulder closed
- Reason
- Maintenance work
- Schedule
- 10:00 (10am) Thu 9 Jan 2025 → 16:00 (4pm) Fri 8 Jan 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.
M56 eastbound jct 7 to 6 carriageway closure
16:12 (4:12pm)3 Nov 2026reported 25 min ago
- Location
- M56 eastbound within J6
- Direction
- Eastbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Roadworks
- Schedule
- 22:00 (10pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Wed 4 Nov 2026
Forecast - not confirmed
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Road closed — on the overhead signs now
National Highways’ overhead signs are showing a road closure, as at 16:37 (4:37pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026. 1 other serious message is on the signs - see them all below.
BLACKWALL TUNNEL 79 HOUR CLOSURE FRI 13-TUES 17 NOV
Time now: Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 16:37 (4:37pm)16:31 (4:31pm)3 Nov 2026set 5 min ago✓ Checked by us 16:37 (4:37pm)
BLACKWALL TUNNEL
79 HOUR CLOSURE
FRI 13-TUES 17 NOVOverhead Message
WhereM11 southbound, at J5 · on 1 signAlso onAlso showing on M11 signsSinceSet 16:31 (4:31pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet. Signs and news can each carry something the other does not - check both before you travel.
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Updated 16:37 (4:37pm) Tue 3 Nov 2026
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