A50 Traffic

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Traffic incidents

The following traffic incidents and congestion for A50 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.9m from Uttoxeter.
CONGESTION
Location: The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.9m from Uttoxeter. CLEARED @ 10:47
CONGESTION
Location: The A50 eastbound between the A522and the junction with the A518 Uttoxeter East.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 21 Jul 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.85m from Uttoxeter.
CONGESTION
Location: The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 21 Jul 2025.
Nearest town: 0.85m from Uttoxeter. CLEARED @ 09:17


There are no current incidents in this location.

A50 Roadworks

The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources.Click on a roadworks item to view more details on the traffic map.

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 Uttoxeter East.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 5 Aug 2025 to 9 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.71m from Uttoxeter.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 3 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 4 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.11m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the A516and the junction with the A38 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 15 Oct 2025 to 17 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.28m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound between the A511and the junction with the A515 Sudbury.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 16 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 17 Sep 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 1 Oct 2025 to 05:00 on 2 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.83m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 30 Jul 2025 to 2 Aug 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 4 Aug 2025 to 05:00 on 5 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.87m from Castle Donnington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound between the M1and the junction with the A6 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 12 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 13 Sep 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 22 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 23 Sep 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 25 Sep 2025 to 27 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.91m from Castle Donnington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the A6and the junction with the M1 J24A .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 7 Oct 2025 to 11 Oct 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 13 Oct 2025 to 15 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.43m from Castle Donnington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound between the A6and the junction with the A514 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 20 Aug 2025 to 22 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.89m from Castle Donnington.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A514 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 9 Sep 2025 to 11 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.14m from Derby.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A511and the A516 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 8 Sep 2025 to 05:00 on 9 Sep 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.13m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound entry slip from the A516 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 15 Oct 2025 to 17 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.38m from Burton Upon Trent.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 24 Jul 2025 to 26 Jul 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 28 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.41m from Uttoxeter.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the A518and the junction with the A515 Sudbury West.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 21 Jul 2025 to 24 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.35m from Uttoxeter.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury and the A511 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 18 Aug 2025 to 20 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.22m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A515 Sudbury.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 17 Oct 2025 to 05:00 on 18 Oct 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.69m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 westbound entry slip from the A515 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 11 Aug 2025 to 16 Aug 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.1m from Sudbury.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A50 eastbound exit slip to the A515 .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 22 Jul 2025.
Schedule: From 19:00 on 22 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 23 Jul 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 23 Jul 2025 to 05:00 on 24 Jul 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.3m from Sudbury.

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Location: westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.9m from Uttoxeter.

52.9--1.8

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.9m from Uttoxeter.

52.9--1.8

Location: eastbound between the A522and the junction with the A518 Uttoxeter East.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 21 July 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.85m from Uttoxeter.

52.91--1.86

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter North and the A518 Uttoxeter East.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 21 July 2025.
Nearest town: 0.85m from Uttoxeter.

52.91--1.86

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 Uttoxeter East.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 5 August 2025 to 9 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.71m from Uttoxeter.

52.91--1.84

Location: eastbound.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 3 September 2025 to 05:00 on 4 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.11m from Sudbury.

52.88--1.71

Location: eastbound between the A516and the junction with the A38 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 15 October 2025 to 17 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.28m from Sudbury.

52.88--1.62

Location: westbound between the A511and the junction with the A515 Sudbury.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 16 September 2025 to 05:00 on 17 September 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 1 October 2025 to 05:00 on 2 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.83m from Sudbury.

52.88--1.71

Location: westbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 30 July 2025 to 2 August 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 4 August 2025 to 05:00 on 5 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.87m from Castle Donnington.

52.86--1.33

Location: westbound between the M1and the junction with the A6 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 12 September 2025 to 05:00 on 13 September 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 22 September 2025 to 05:00 on 23 September 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 25 September 2025 to 27 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.91m from Castle Donnington.

52.86--1.33

Location: eastbound between the A6and the junction with the M1 J24A .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 7 October 2025 to 11 October 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 13 October 2025 to 15 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.43m from Castle Donnington.

52.87--1.39

Location: westbound between the A6and the junction with the A514 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 20 August 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.89m from Castle Donnington.

52.86--1.41

Location: eastbound between the A38and the junction with the A514 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 9 September 2025 to 11 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.14m from Derby.

52.86--1.46

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A511and the A516 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 8 September 2025 to 05:00 on 9 September 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.13m from Sudbury.

52.88--1.65

Location: eastbound entry slip from the A516 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 15 October 2025 to 17 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.38m from Burton Upon Trent.

52.88--1.62

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A518 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 24 July 2025 to 26 July 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 28 July 2025 to 30 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.41m from Uttoxeter.

52.9--1.79

Location: eastbound between the A518and the junction with the A515 Sudbury West.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 21 July 2025 to 24 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.35m from Uttoxeter.

52.9--1.79

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury and the A511 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 05:00 from 18 August 2025 to 20 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.22m from Sudbury.

52.88--1.75

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A515 Sudbury West and the A515 Sudbury.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 17 October 2025 to 05:00 on 18 October 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.69m from Sudbury.

52.89--1.76

Location: westbound entry slip from the A515 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 11 August 2025 to 16 August 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.1m from Sudbury.

52.89--1.78

Location: eastbound exit slip to the A515 .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 July 2025 to 05:00 on 22 July 2025.

Schedule : From 19:00 on 22 July 2025 to 05:00 on 23 July 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 23 July 2025 to 05:00 on 24 July 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.3m from Sudbury.

52.89--1.78