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M6 Northbound - Accident×
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Map 52.62--2.04Accident Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 6/05/2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 6/05/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. CLEARED @ 07:57

Location: M6, 1.73m of Willenhall, Walsall District
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First Reported: 06/05/2024, 06:54
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 07:57
A5 Southbound - Congestion×
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Map 52.68--2.08Congestion Location : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A4601 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 6/05/2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. CLEARED @ 11:23

Location: A5, 2.48m of Cannock, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 06/05/2024, 11:05
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:23
M5 Northbound - Congestion×
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Map 52.55--1.97Congestion Location : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 6/05/2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Location: M5, 2.04m of Wednesbury, Sandwell District
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M5 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 06/05/2024, 11:23
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:41
A38 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.69--1.79Road Works Location : The A38 northbound between the A5192 and the junction with the A513 . Reason : Bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 30/06/2024.

Location: A38, 1.3m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A38 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 03/02/2022, 00:48
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5148 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.67--1.81Road Works Location : The A5148 southbound between the A38 and the junction with the A5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5148, 1.21m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A5148 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 22/03/2022, 13:57
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A38 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.71--1.77Road Works Location : The A38 southbound between the A513 and the junction with the A5148 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A38, 1.8m of Alrewas, Staffordshire
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A38 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 22/03/2022, 13:56
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5148 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.66--1.82Road Works Location : The A5148 northbound between the A5 and the junction with the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5148, 1.89m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A5148 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 22/03/2022, 13:56
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A38 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.67--1.81Road Works Location : The A38 northbound between the A5148 and the junction with the A513 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A38, 1.17m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A38 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 22/03/2022, 13:57
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.64--1.79Road Works Location : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A453 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.41m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 23/08/2023, 14:41
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.63--1.76Road Works Location : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A453 and the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.12m of Tamworth, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 23/08/2023, 14:41
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.64--1.8Road Works Location : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A453 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 30/04/2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.06m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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First Reported: 02/10/2023, 12:37
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.63--1.77Road Works Location : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A453 and the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 30/09/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.57m of Tamworth, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 05/10/2023, 11:41
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A38 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.69--1.79Road Works Location : The A38 southbound exit slip to the A5127 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24/06/2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Location: A38, 1.51m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A38 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 20/11/2023, 15:27
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A45 Eastbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.45--1.71Road Works Location : The A45 eastbound between the M42 and the junction with the A452 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 14:51 on 21/12/2023 to 06:00 on 26/05/2024.

Location: A45, 3.84m of Solihull, Solihull District
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A45 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 21/12/2023, 15:00
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.62--1.73Road Works Location : The A5 northbound between the A453 and the junction with the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 1.9m of Tamworth, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 30/12/2023, 21:18
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.64--1.8Road Works Location : The A5 southbound between the A38 and the junction with the A453 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 30/12/2023, 21:18
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M42 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.35--1.84Road Works Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J4 (Shirley) and J5 (Solihull) . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 3/05/2024 to 06:00 on 30/05/2024.

Location: M42, 5.17m of Redditch, Solihull District
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M42 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 03/01/2024, 17:15
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M6 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.51--1.82Road Works Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham) and J5 (Birmingham) . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:39 on 31/12/2024.

Location: M6, 1.67m of Castle Bromwich, Birmingham District
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M6 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 12/01/2024, 14:24
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M6 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.57--2Road Works Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J9 (Wednesbury) and J8 (Birmingham) . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 3/05/2024 to 06:00 on 18/05/2024.

Location: M6, 1.29m of Darlaston, Sandwell District
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M6 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 15/01/2024, 22:29
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M6 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.54--1.91Road Works Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham) and J10 (Walsall) . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 3/05/2024 to 06:00 on 18/05/2024.

Location: M6, 4.03m of West Bromwich, Walsall District
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M6 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 15/01/2024, 22:29
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M6 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.51--1.74Road Works Location : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J4A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 31/05/2024 to 05:00 on 1/06/2024. Schedule : From 21:00 on 28/06/2024 to 05:00 on 29/06/2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Location: M6, 2.09m of Castle Bromwich, Solihull District
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M6 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 23/01/2024, 11:50
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M5 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.35--2.07Road Works Location : The M5 southbound between junctions J4A (Birmingham) and J6 (Worcester) . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:03 on 26/04/2024 to 06:00 on 17/05/2024.

Location: M5, 1.44m of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
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M5 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 05/02/2024, 20:23
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A38 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.69--1.79Road Works Location : The A38 northbound entry slip from the A5127 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Planned Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 25/07/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A38, 1.3m of Lichfield, Staffordshire
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A38 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 14/02/2024, 10:29
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M42 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.41--1.75Road Works Location : The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Solihull) . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:00 on 18/04/2024 to 06:00 on 26/05/2024.

Location: M42, 1.61m of Solihull, Solihull District
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M42 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 04/04/2024, 10:47
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.68--2.05Road Works Location : The A5 southbound between the A34 and the junction with the A452 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6/05/2024 to 06:00 on 11/05/2024.

Location: A5, 1.36m of Cannock, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 05/04/2024, 09:53
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A5 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.67--2.02Road Works Location : The A5 northbound between the A452 and the junction with the A34 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 6/05/2024 to 06:00 on 11/05/2024.

Location: A5, 0.8m of Cannock, Staffordshire
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A5 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 05/04/2024, 09:53
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M5 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.49--2.02Road Works Location : The M5 northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31/12/2024.

Location: M5, 1.28m of Smethwick, Sandwell District
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M5 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 05/04/2024, 17:43
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M42 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.36--1.98Road Works Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J1 (Bromsgrove) and J2 (Birmingham S) . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 1/07/2024.

Location: M42, 3.98m of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
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M42 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 26/04/2024, 12:45
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M6 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.53--1.9Road Works Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J7 (Birmingham) and J6 (Birmingham) . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/07/2024.

Location: M6, 4.24m of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham District
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M6 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 29/04/2024, 10:11
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M40 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.34--1.78Road Works Location : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J16 (Henley) . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 6/05/2024 to 06:00 on 7/05/2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Location: M40, 5.54m of Solihull, Warwickshire
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M40 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 29/04/2024, 21:18
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M40 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.34--1.79Road Works Location : The M40 southbound between the M42 and junction J15 (Warwick) . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Litter clearance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 6/05/2024 to 06:00 on 7/05/2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

Location: M40, 5.25m of Solihull, Warwickshire
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M40 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 29/04/2024, 21:18
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M42 Southbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.61--1.64Road Works Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J10 (Tamworth) . Reason : Roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 6/05/2024 to 06:00 on 7/05/2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

Location: M42, 2.02m of Tamworth, Warwickshire
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M42 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 29/04/2024, 21:18
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
M42 Northbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.41--1.75Road Works Location : The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Solihull) . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 26/05/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: M42, 1.61m of Solihull, Solihull District
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M42 camera (Streetview):

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First Reported: 02/05/2024, 12:36
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A45 Eastbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.45--1.7Road Works Location : The A45 eastbound. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 26/05/2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Location: A45, 3.86m of Solihull, Solihull District
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A45 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 02/05/2024, 12:36
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
A45 Eastbound - Road Works×
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Map 52.45--1.7Road Works Location : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the M42 and the A452 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 26/05/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Location: A45, 3.92m of Solihull, Solihull District
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A45 camera (Streetview):

Regional Weather
First Reported: 02/05/2024, 12:36
Last Updated: 06/05/2024, 11:50
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The Hawthorns Train Station
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B66 2HB
Phone: 08457 48 49 50


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CongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 6/05/2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

Location:
M5, 2.04m of Wednesbury, Sandwell District

AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 6/05/2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 6/05/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. CLEARED @ 07:57

Location:
M6, 1.73m of Willenhall, Walsall District

CongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A4601 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 6/05/2024. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. CLEARED @ 11:23

Location:
A5, 2.48m of Cannock, Staffordshire

Roadworks

Road WorksLocation : The A38 northbound between the A5192 and the junction with the A513 . Reason : Bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 30/06/2024.

Location: A38, 1.3m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A5148 southbound between the A38 and the junction with the A5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5148, 1.21m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A38 southbound between the A513 and the junction with the A5148 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A38, 1.8m of Alrewas, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A5148 northbound between the A5 and the junction with the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5148, 1.89m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A38 northbound between the A5148 and the junction with the A513 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/10/2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A38, 1.17m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A453 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.41m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A453 and the A38 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 31/01/2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.12m of Tamworth, Staffordshire

Road WorksLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A38 and the A453 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:30 on 30/04/2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Location: A5, 3.06m of Lichfield, Staffordshire

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