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Traffic Tonight in England

7Accidentsreported on England’s motorways and major A roads — see details116Roadworks activelive on England’s motorways and major A roads right now — see details164Plannedscheduled on England’s motorways and major A roads — see details

Live England traffic data from National Highways · updated 21:27 (9:27pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026

England traffic tonight

Everything we are aware of affecting England’s motorways and major A roads tonight — accidents, incidents, road closures and overnight roadworks reported between 6pm and 6am. Includes longer-running closures that are still in place overnight.

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  • A1(M) northbound between junctions J44 and J45: tyre change

    Active nowIncidentNorthbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:26 (9:26pm)10 Oct 2026reported just now

    Location
    A1(M) northbound between junctions J44 and J45
    Direction
    Northbound
    Lanes closed
    There is one of three lanes closed. The hard shoulder and lane one are closed
    Reason
    Tyre change
    Schedule
    21:09 (9:09pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026 → 21:56 (9:56pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~29m HA planned end: 21:56 (9:56pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
  • M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17: collision (RTC)

    Active nowIncidentNorthbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:24 (9:24pm)10 Oct 2026reported 3 min ago

    Location
    M6 northbound between junctions J16 and J17
    Direction
    Northbound
    Lanes closed
    There is one of three lanes closed. Lane one is closed
    Reason
    Collision (RTC)
    Schedule
    18:12 (6:12pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026 → 23:08 (11:08pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~1h 41m HA planned end: 23:08 (11:08pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
  • M40 southbound between junctions J10 and J9: collision (RTC)

    Active nowIncidentSouthbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:22 (9:22pm)10 Oct 2026reported 4 min ago

    Location
    M40 southbound between junctions J10 and J9
    Direction
    Southbound
    Lanes closed
    There is one of three lanes closed. Lane three is closed
    Reason
    Collision (RTC)
    Schedule
    21:03 (9:03pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026 → 22:02 (10:02pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~35m HA planned end: 22:02 (10:02pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026
  • M3 eastbound between junctions J3 and J2: broken down vehicle

    Active nowIncidentEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:21 (9:21pm)10 Oct 2026reported 6 min ago

    Location
    M3 eastbound between junctions J3 and J2
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    There is one of four lanes closed. Lane one is closed
    Reason
    Broken down vehicle
    Schedule
    13:47 (1:47pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026 → 01:38 (1:38am) Sun 11 Oct 2026
    ⏳Expected to clear in ~4h 11m HA planned end: 01:38 (1:38am) Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • M602 Eastbound hard shoulder closure (MP 1/5 - 1/9)

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 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.
  • A45 lane closure eastbound

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    A45 eastbound between A4071 and M45 near Rugby (west)
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Lane closures
    Reason
    Maintenance work
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Mon 23 Mar 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Mon 26 Oct 2026
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 06:00 (6am) Mon 26 Oct 2026.
  • Hard shoulder and lane closure eastbound

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    M45 eastbound between A45 near Rugby (west) and A45 near Rugby (east)
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Hard shoulder closed
    Reason
    Maintenance work
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Thu 17 Sept 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Mon 26 Oct 2026
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 06:00 (6am) Mon 26 Oct 2026.
  • A45 lane closure eastbound

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    A45 eastbound between A4071 and M45 near Rugby (west)
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Lane closures
    Reason
    Maintenance work
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Mon 23 Mar 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Mon 19 Oct 2026
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 06:00 (6am) Mon 19 Oct 2026.
  • Hard shoulder and lane closure eastbound

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    M45 eastbound between A45 near Rugby (west) and A45 near Rugby (east)
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Hard shoulder closed
    Reason
    Maintenance work
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Thu 17 Sept 2026 → 06:00 (6am) Mon 19 Oct 2026
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 06:00 (6am) Mon 19 Oct 2026.
  • A11 both directions Thickthorn Jct to Tuttles Interchange narrow lanes

    Active nowRoadworksBoth directions
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    A11 northbound between B1135 near Wymondham (north) and A47
    Direction
    Both directions
    Lanes closed
    Restriction · Width restriction
    Reason
    Road improvement or upgrading
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Wed 29 Oct 2025 → 06:00 (6am) Thu 1 Apr 2027
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 06:00 (6am) Thu 1 Apr 2027.
  • A47 Eastbound Church Lane static lane 2

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    A47 eastbound between B1110 and A1074
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Lane closures
    Reason
    Road improvement or upgrading
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Mon 17 Nov 2025 → 23:00 (11pm) Fri 30 Apr 2027
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 23:00 (11pm) Fri 30 Apr 2027.
  • A47 Eastbound Church Lane static lane 2 closure

    Active nowRoadworksEastbound
    Time now: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 21:27 (9:27pm)

    21:16 (9:16pm)10 Oct 2026reported 10 min ago

    Location
    A47 eastbound between B1110 and A1074
    Direction
    Eastbound
    Lanes closed
    Lane closures
    Reason
    Road improvement or upgrading
    Schedule
    06:00 (6am) Mon 17 Nov 2025 → 23:00 (11pm) Fri 30 Apr 2027
    ⏳Long-term works - HA planned end: 23:00 (11pm) Fri 30 Apr 2027.
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    Updated 21:27 (9:27pm) Sat 10 Oct 2026

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