Traffic News England

Traffic News England

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Live England traffic data from National Highways · updated 07:32 (7:32am) Mon 26 Oct 2026

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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.

  • A3 northbound between junctions with the A333 and A283: broken down vehicle

    Active nowIncidentNorthbound
    Time now: Monday, 26 October 2026, 07:32 (7:32am)

    07:29 (7:29am)26 Oct 2026reported 2 min ago

    Location
    A3 northbound between junctions with the A333 and A283
    Direction
    Northbound
    Lanes closed
    There is one of two lanes closed. Lane one is closed
    Reason
    Broken down vehicle
    Schedule
    07:22 (7:22am) Mon 26 Oct 2026 → 07:56 (7:56am) Mon 26 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~24m HA planned end: 07:56 (7:56am) Mon 26 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)

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Monday, 26 October 2026, 07:32 (7:32am)

    07:27 (7:27am)26 Oct 2026reported 5 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
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 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.

  • A30 both directions Five Lanes to Kennards House lane closures and 40 mph limit (24/7)

    PlannedRoadworksBoth directions
    Time now: Monday, 26 October 2026, 07:32 (7:32am)

    07:27 (7:27am)26 Oct 2026reported 5 min ago

    Location
    A30 eastbound between A389 near Bodmin (east) and A395
    Direction
    Both directions
    Lanes closed
    Lane closures
    Reason
    Road improvement or upgrading
    Schedule
    20:00 (8pm) Sat 5 Sept 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Wed 24 Mar 2027

    Forecast - not confirmed

    🚧HA scheduled: 20:00 (8pm) Sat 5 Sept 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Wed 24 Mar 2027 underway until 06:00 (6am) Wed 24 Mar 2027
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    Traffic News England brings together traffic news for all of England’s motorways and major roads. For the busiest motorways, see M25 Traffic, M1 Traffic and M4 Traffic — and our newer motorway sites are now live: M60 Traffic, M6 Traffic, M5 Traffic and M3 Traffic.