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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.
M5 to the M6 south: tyre change
22:27 (10:27pm)19 Oct 2026reported 5 min ago
- Location
- M5 to the M6 south
- Direction
- Not available
- Lanes closed
- There is one of two lanes closed. The hard shoulder and lane one are closed
- Reason
- Tyre change
- Schedule
- 22:01 (10:01pm) Mon 19 Oct 2026 → 23:06 (11:06pm) Mon 19 Oct 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)
22:15 (10:15pm)19 Oct 2026reported 17 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.
A52 westbound Spondon exit slip road closure
22:15 (10:15pm)19 Oct 2026reported 17 min ago
- Location
- A52 westbound exit for A6005 near Derby
- Direction
- Westbound
- Lanes closed
- Carriageway closed
- Reason
- Maintenance work
- Schedule
- 20:00 (8pm) Mon 19 Oct 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Tue 20 Oct 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 22:32 (10:32pm) Mon 19 Oct 2026. 87 other serious messages are on the signs - see them all below.
M25 CLOSED J25-J26 M25 CLOSED J28-J29
Time now: Monday, 19 October 2026, 22:32 (10:32pm)22:27 (10:27pm)19 Oct 2026set 4 min ago✓ Checked by us 22:32 (10:32pm)
M25 CLOSED J25-J26
M25 CLOSED J28-J29Overhead Message
WhereM25 clockwise and southbound, J2 to J22 · on 36 signsAlso onAlso showing on M25, M40 and M1 signsSinceSet 22:27 (10:27pm) Mon 19 Oct 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 22:32 (10:32pm) Mon 19 Oct 2026
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