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A45 Road works update to 24th April 2025

A45 westbound between A43 and A428/A5095 | Westbound | Road Works

The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A43 and the A428 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 11 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

A45 westbound between A428/A5095 and A508 near Northampton | Westbound | Road Works

The A45 westbound between the A428 and the junction with the A508 Northampton. Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 11 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

A52 westbound access from M1 | Westbound | Road Works

The A52 westbound entry slip from the M1 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 April 2025 to 06:00 on 24 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M1 J25 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works

The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J25 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M1 northbound within J25 | Northbound | Road Works

The M1 northbound between junctions J24 and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 April 2025 to 06:00 on 24 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.

(taken from the National Highways website)

North West England – Road Works – to 25 April 2025

A590 westbound exit for A591 | Westbound | Road Works

The A590 westbound between the M6 and the junction with the A591 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 April 2025 to 06:00 on 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.

M6 J35 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works

The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J35 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M6 southbound between J36 and J35 | Southbound | Road Works

The M6 southbound between junctions J36 and J35 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 8 April 2025 to 11 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 15 April 2025 to 18 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 07:00 and 17:00 from 22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

M60 J8 anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M6 northbound between J21 and J21A | Northbound | Road Works

The M6 northbound between junctions J21 and J21A . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 8 April 2025 to 10 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.

M60 clockwise between J4 and J5 | Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 clockwise between junctions J4 and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M60 anti-clockwise within J5 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J8 and J5 . Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M60 J6 anti-clockwise access | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M60 clockwise within J6 | Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 clockwise at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 23:00 on 8 April 2025 to 06:00 on 9 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.

M65 eastbound within J2 | Eastbound | Road Works

The M65 eastbound between junctions J1A and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M6 northbound between J37 and J38 | Northbound | Road Works

The M6 northbound between junctions J37 and J38 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 8 April 2025 to 05:00 on 10 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

M60 anti-clockwise within J8 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J9 and J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M60 J6 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

07-04-2025 08:28 AM BST

Location : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J6 . Reason : Road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 April 2025 to 06:00 on 15 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M57 J7 northbound exit to A59 southbound | Northbound | Road Works

The M57 northbound. Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 April 2025 to 10 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

(Taken from the National Highways website)

M60 update on Roadworks to the 26 April 2025

National Highways

Here is the latest information on the M60 – Roadworks

M60 clockwise between J2 and J3 | Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 clockwise between junctions J1 and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 2 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.

M60 J2 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 April 2025 to 26 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M60 clockwise between J1 and J2 | Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 clockwise between junctions J26 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 2 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 3 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M60 anti-clockwise within J13 | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works

The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J14 and J13 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 31 March 2025 to 4 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 7 April 2025 to 11 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 22 April 2025 to 25 April 2025.

(taken from the National Highways website)

A19 Roadworks Update to 17th April 2025

A19 southbound between A1231 and A183 | Southbound | Road Works

The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1231 and the A183 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

A19 northbound within the A183 junction | Northbound | Road Works

The A19 northbound between the A690 and the junction with the A183 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

(taken from National Highways website)

M18 Roadworks update – 17th April 2025

M18 southbound between J1 and M1 | Southbound | Road Works

The M18 southbound between junction J1 and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule : From 20:00 on 16 April 2025 to 06:00 on 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

link road from M18 southbound to M1 northbound J32 | Southbound | Road Works

The M18 southbound between junction J1 and the M1 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 17 April 2025.

A19 northbound exit for A1231 | Northbound | Road Works

The A19 northbound exit slip to the A1231 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 4 April 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

(taken from the National Highways Website)

A27 Road Works update to 17 April 2025

A27 eastbound between A293 and A2038 | Eastbound | Road Works

The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A293 and the A2038 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.

A27 eastbound between A270 near Brighton (west) and A293 | Eastbound | Road Works

The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A270 Brighton West and the A293 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.

A27 westbound between A26 and A277 | Westbound | Road Works

The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A26 North and the A277 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 3 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.

(taken from the National Highways website)

A30 Road works update to 8th September 2025

A30 westbound within the B3184 junction | Westbound | Road Works

Location : The A30 westbound. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

A30 eastbound exit for B3184 | Eastbound | Road Works

Location : The A30 eastbound. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

A30 westbound exit for B3184 | Westbound | Road Works

A30 eastbound within the B3184 junction | Eastbound | Road Works

Location : The A30 eastbound between the M5 and the junction with the A375 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 April 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 1 September 2025 to 6 September 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 8 September 2025 to 13 September 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

(taken from the National Highways website)

M25 Road Works Update to 31 May 2025

M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J23 and J23 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 08:32 on 31 March 2025 to 23:59 on 31 May 2025.

M25 clockwise within J23 | Clockwise | Road Works

Location : The M25 clockwise at junction J23 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

M25 clockwise between J24 and J25 | Clockwise | Road Works

31-03-2025 08:34 AM BST

Location : The M25 clockwise between junctions J23 and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

M25 J23 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works

Location : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J23 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 May 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Taken from the Highways website

M40 Roadworks update to 17 April 2025

M40 northbound within J11 | Northbound | Road Works

The M40 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M40 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works

The M40 southbound between junctions J12 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 5 April 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2025 to 12 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M40 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works

M40 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:00 and 17:00 from 4 April 2025 to 17 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

M40 northbound between J8A and J9 | Northbound | Road WorksThe M40 northbound between junctions J8A and J9 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 4 April 2025 to 23:59 on 8 April 2025.

(taken from the national highways website)