Motorway Variable Speed Limits Now | On the Overhead Signals

Speed limits on England’s motorway signals

This page shows the variable speed limits National Highways are showing on the overhead signals on England’s motorways right now — the numbers in red rings you see above the lanes when there are queues, an incident or roadworks ahead. They are listed road by road, in junction order in the direction of travel.

A speed in a red ring is a mandatory limit. A number without the ring is advisory. National Highways change these every few minutes, so each one shows when it was set and when we last checked.

On England’s motorways and major roads right now there are a total of 29 speed restriction signs:

There are 0 stretches of road with a speed limit on the overhead signals

and there are 29 stretches with a roadworks speed limit in force

Checked 22:02 (10:02pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026 These are the variable speed limits National Highways set on the overhead signals, usually for queues, incidents or roadworks.

Red ring = mandatory. A speed in a red ring is the legal limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road. National Highways change these every few minutes, so we show when each was set.

29 speed limits on this page

Roadworks Speed Limits in Force Now

Temporary limits National Highways have set for roadworks, in force at our last check.

M3 Eastbound — 1 stretch roadworks

M3 eastbound between J10 and J9

In force now50 mph limitEastboundBetween J10 & J9

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:07 (8:07am)5 Aug 2026set 67 days ago⚠ 67 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM3 eastbound, Between J10 & J9 · on 1 signal

WhyM3 northbound narrow lanes (105/2 to 100/4)

Also atM3 eastbound between J9 and J8; M3 eastbound within J9

SinceSet 08:07 (8:07am) Wed 5 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M5 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

M5 northbound between J21 and J20

In force now50 mph limitNorthboundBetween J21 & J20

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

05:44 (5:44am)19 Sept 2026set 22 days ago⚠ 22 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM5 northbound, Between J21 & J20 · on 1 signal

WhyM5 both directions Jct 20 to Jct 22 50MPH speed restriction (167/0 to 161/2)

Also atM5 northbound between J22 and J21; M5 northbound within J21

SinceSet 05:44 (5:44am) Sat 19 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M23 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

M23 J10 northbound exit

In force now50 mph limitNorthboundJ10 exit slip

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

15:24 (3:24pm)11 Mar 2026set 213 days ago⚠ 213 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM23 northbound, J10 exit slip · on 1 signal

WhyM23 northbound Jct 10 lane 1 closure and exit slip road

Also atM23 northbound between J10A and J10

SinceSet 15:24 (3:24pm) Wed 11 Mar 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M27 Eastbound — 1 stretch roadworks

M27 eastbound between J10 and J11

In force now50 mph limitEastboundBetween J10 & J11

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

09:35 (9:35am)28 Aug 2026set 44 days ago⚠ 44 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM27 eastbound, Between J10 & J11 · on 1 signal

WhyM27 eastbound narrow lanes and lane 1 closure (34/7 to 39/7)

Also atM27 eastbound between J9 and J10; M27 eastbound within J11

SinceSet 09:35 (9:35am) Fri 28 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M42 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

link road from M6 J4A southbound to M42 J8

In force now50 mph limitNorthboundLink road at J4A

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:08 (8:08am)7 Oct 2026set 4 days ago⚠ 4 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM42 northbound, Link road at J4A · on 1 signal

WhyM6 - M42 link road hardshoulder closure northbound

Also atlink road from M6 J4A southbound to M42 J8 northbound; link road from M6 J4A southbound to M42 J8 southbound; M42 northbound between J8 and J9; M6 southbound between J5 and J4A

SinceSet 08:08 (8:08am) Wed 7 Oct 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M42 Southbound — 1 stretch roadworks

link road from M6 J4A southbound to M42 J8 southbound

In force now50 mph limitSouthboundLink road at J4A

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:08 (8:08am)7 Oct 2026set 4 days ago⚠ 4 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM42 southbound, Link road at J4A · on 1 signal

WhyM6 - M42 link road lane closure southbound

Also atM42 southbound between J7A and J7

SinceSet 08:08 (8:08am) Wed 7 Oct 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M62 Eastbound — 2 stretches roadworks

M62 eastbound between J33 and J34

In force now50 mph limitEastboundBetween J33 & J34

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

17:54 (5:54pm)27 Sept 2026set 13 days ago⚠ 13 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM62 eastbound, Between J33 & J34 · on 1 signal

WhyM62 eastbound Jct 34 Lane 1 closure with 50mph speed restriction 24/7 (141/0 143/1)

Also atM62 eastbound between J34 and J35; M62 eastbound within J34

SinceSet 17:54 (5:54pm) Sun 27 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

M62 J34 eastbound access

In force now50 mph limitEastboundJ34 entry slip

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

17:54 (5:54pm)27 Sept 2026set 13 days ago⚠ 13 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereM62 eastbound, J34 entry slip · on 1 signal

WhyM62 eastbound Jct 34 entry slip road closure 24/7

SinceSet 17:54 (5:54pm) Sun 27 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A3 Southbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A3 southbound access from A322

In force now40 mph limitSouthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

09:40 (9:40am)13 May 2026set 151 days ago⚠ 151 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA3 southbound · on 1 signal

WhyA3 southbound Dennis entry slip 40mph speed limit

Also atA3 southbound between A322 and A31

SinceSet 09:40 (9:40am) Wed 13 May 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A5 Southbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A5 southbound between M6 Toll/A38 and A453

In force now40 mph limitSouthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

22:43 (10:43pm)1 Sept 2026set 39 days ago⚠ 39 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA5 southbound · on 1 signal

WhyA5 eastbound Weeford roundabout to Mile Oak contraflow

SinceSet 22:43 (10:43pm) Tue 1 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A19 Southbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A19 southbound access from A179

In force now50 mph limitSouthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

09:43 (9:43am)13 July 2026set 90 days ago⚠ 90 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA19 southbound · on 1 signal

WhyA19 north and southbound between A181 Castle Eden and A179 Sheraton Interchange. Temporary 50MPH speed limit

Also atA19 southbound access from A181; A19 southbound between A179 and A689; A19 southbound between A181 and A179; A19 southbound between B1320 and A181; A19 southbound exit for A179; A19 southbound exit for A181

SinceSet 09:43 (9:43am) Mon 13 July 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A23 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A23 northbound between A27 and A273

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

19:25 (7:25pm)10 Oct 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA23 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyA23 northbound lane 1 and 2 closure (1/5 to 4/7)

Also atA23 northbound between A273 and A281; A23 northbound between A281 and B2117; A23 northbound within the A273 junction; A23 northbound within the A281 junction

SinceSet 19:25 (7:25pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A30 Eastbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A30 eastbound between A389 near Bodmin (east) and A395

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

13:43 (1:43pm)18 Sept 2026set 22 days ago⚠ 22 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA30 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA30 both directions Five Lanes to Kennards House lane closures and 40 mph limit (24/7)

SinceSet 13:43 (1:43pm) Fri 18 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A31 Eastbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A31 eastbound between A338 near Ringwood (east) and M27

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

09:56 (9:56am)4 Sept 2026set 37 days ago⚠ 37 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA31 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA31 eastbound narrow lanes (9//8 to 9/2) and layby closure

SinceSet 09:56 (9:56am) Fri 4 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A33 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A34 northbound between A33 and A272

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:07 (8:07am)5 Aug 2026set 67 days ago⚠ 67 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA33 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyA34 northbound narrow lanes (0/0 to 1/7)

Also atA34 northbound exit for A33; A34 northbound between M3/A34 and A33

SinceSet 08:07 (8:07am) Wed 5 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A33 Southbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A34 southbound access from A33

In force now50 mph limitSouthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:07 (8:07am)5 Aug 2026set 67 days ago⚠ 67 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA33 southbound · on 1 signal

WhyA34 southbound narrow lanes (2/4 to 0/0) including Kingsworthy Link and Jct 9 Roundabout

Also atA34 southbound between A272 and A33; A34 southbound between A33 and M3/A272

SinceSet 08:07 (8:07am) Wed 5 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A34 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A34 northbound between A415 and A4183 near Kennington (south)

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

20:06 (8:06pm)26 Sept 2026set 14 days ago⚠ 14 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA34 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyA34 northbound narrow lanes (71/8 to 73/2)

SinceSet 20:06 (8:06pm) Sat 26 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A38 Northbound — 2 stretches roadworks

A38 northbound between A5121 near Burton upon Trent (north) and A5132

In force now40 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

01:02 (1:02am)23 Sept 2026set 18 days ago⚠ 18 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA38 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyEggington narrow lanes northbound

Also atA38 northbound between A5132 and A50

SinceSet 01:02 (1:02am) Wed 23 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A38 northbound between A5127 and A513

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

08:39 (8:39am)1 Sept 2026set 40 days ago⚠ 40 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA38 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyNarrow lanes northbound

Also atA38 northbound within the A5127/A5192 junction

SinceSet 08:39 (8:39am) Tue 1 Sept 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A43 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A43 northbound between A422 near Brackley (east) and B4525

In force now60 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

19:50 (7:50pm)10 Oct 2026set 2 hrs ago⚠ 2 hrs old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA43 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyNarrow lanes northbound

SinceSet 19:50 (7:50pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A46 Northbound — 2 stretches roadworks

A46 northbound at a minor junction between A452 and A45 near Coventry (west)

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

12:48 (12:48pm)24 Nov 2025set 320 days ago⚠ 320 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA46 northbound · on 1 signal

WhyLane 1 closure northbound

Also atA46 northbound between A452 and A45 near Coventry (west)

SinceSet 12:48 (12:48pm) Mon 24 Nov 2025

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A46 northbound between A435 near Alcester and A422

In force now40 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

16:10 (4:10pm)7 Oct 2026set 3 days ago⚠ 3 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA46 northbound · on 1 signal

WhySpeed restriction

SinceSet 16:10 (4:10pm) Wed 7 Oct 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A47 Eastbound — 2 stretches roadworks

A47 eastbound between A1075 and B1147

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

16:19 (4:19pm)12 May 2026set 151 days ago⚠ 151 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA47 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA47 both directions Dereham to Longwater 40 MPH reduced speeds

Also atA47 eastbound between B1110 and A1074; A47 eastbound between B1147 and B1110; A47 eastbound within the B1147 junction

SinceSet 16:19 (4:19pm) Tue 12 May 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A47 eastbound between A11 and A140

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

12:32 (12:32pm)15 June 2026set 117 days ago⚠ 117 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA47 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA47 both directions B1108 Watton Road Interchange to A140 Interchange 40mph speed restriction

Also atA47 eastbound between B1108 and A11; A47 eastbound within the A11 junction

SinceSet 12:32 (12:32pm) Mon 15 June 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A66 Eastbound — 2 stretches roadworks

A66 eastbound access from B6412

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

12:34 (12:34pm)20 Aug 2026set 51 days ago⚠ 51 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA66 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA66 both directions Rheged Roundabout to Temple Sowerby bypass 40mph speed limit

Also atA66 eastbound between A592 and M6; A66 eastbound between A6 and B6412; A66 eastbound between A6 and B6412 near Appleby-in-Westmorland (north); A66 eastbound between A6 and B6542 near Appleby-in-Westmorland (north); A66 eastbound between M6 and A6; A66 westbound between B6542 near Appleby-in-Westmorland (north) and B6412

SinceSet 12:34 (12:34pm) Thu 20 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A66 eastbound between A6 and B6412

In force now40 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

12:35 (12:35pm)20 Aug 2026set 51 days ago⚠ 51 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA66 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA66 Eastbound Kemplay Roundabout to Temple Sowerby Lane 2 closure, narrow lanes with 40mph speed restriction and Layby closure

Also atA66 eastbound between A6 and B6412 near Appleby-in-Westmorland (north); A66 westbound within the B6412 junction

SinceSet 12:35 (12:35pm) Thu 20 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A303 Westbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A303 westbound between A342 and A338

In force now50 mph limitWestbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

03:45 (3:45am)14 Aug 2026set 58 days ago⚠ 58 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA303 westbound · on 1 signal

WhyA303 westbound speed restriction (116/8 to 117/7)

SinceSet 03:45 (3:45am) Fri 14 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A303 Eastbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A303 eastbound between A338 and A342

In force now50 mph limitEastbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

03:45 (3:45am)14 Aug 2026set 58 days ago⚠ 58 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA303 eastbound · on 1 signal

WhyA303 eastbound narrow lanes (119/2 to 118/1)

SinceSet 03:45 (3:45am) Fri 14 Aug 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

A419 Northbound — 1 stretch roadworks

A419 northbound between A361 and A4311

In force now50 mph limitNorthbound

Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 22:02 (10:02pm)

05:05 (5:05am)8 June 2026set 125 days ago⚠ 125 days old✓ Checked by us 22:02 (10:02pm)

Roadworks Speed Limit

WhereA419 northbound · on 1 signal

Why50 mph speed limit

SinceSet 05:05 (5:05am) Mon 8 June 2026

We check these speed signals at least every five minutes. A number in a red ring is a mandatory speed limit. Always follow the speed shown on the signs you can see on the road.

Source: National Highways’ Speed Managed Areas data, as at 22:02 (10:02pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026. Speeds converted from km/h to mph. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

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