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Current traffic around Astley Cross

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

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J5 (Droitwich) and J4A (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Lanes closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.56 miles from Astley Cross.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:00 on 20 Jan 2026 to 05:00 on 7 Feb 2026.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J8 (Ross on Wye) and J7 (Worcester) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M50 westbound between the M5 and junction J1 (Malvern) .
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 Apr 2026 to 11 Apr 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 Apr 2026 to 15 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A456 and the A4112 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4112 and the A456 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junction J2 (Birmingham S) and the M5 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.98 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between the M5 and junction J1 (Bromsgrove) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.69 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between junctions M5 and J2 (Birmingham S) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.23 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A44 Leominster South and the A417 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A417 and the A44 Leominster South .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 19.98 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A456 and the A4112 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 28 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4112 and the A456 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 28 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2026.
Nearest town: 17.13 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J2 (Dudley) and J3 (Kidderminster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J2 (Dudley) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.46 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound at junction J3 (Kidderminster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.65 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J4 (Bromsgrove) and J3 (Kidderminster) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 Feb 2026 to 7 Feb 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J6 (Worcester) and J5 (Droitwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J7 (Worcester) and J6 (Worcester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 29 Jan 2026.
Schedule: From 06:00 on 29 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J6 (Worcester) and J7 (Worcester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.22 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J5 (Droitwich) and J6 (Worcester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.01 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J2 (Dudley) and J3 (Kidderminster) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J4A (Birmingham) and J5 (Droitwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 27 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.54 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between junctions J7 (Worcester) and J8 (Ross on Wye) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Astley Cross.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junctions J8 (Ross on Wye) and J7 (Worcester) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 25 Jan 2026 to 06:00 on 26 Jan 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.32 miles from Astley Cross.

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Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:00 on 20 January 2026 to 05:00 on 7 February 2026.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Astley Cross.

52.45--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J8 (Ross on Wye) and J7 (Worcester) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.07 miles from Astley Cross.

52.14--2.2

Location: westbound between the M5 and junction J1 (Malvern) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 7 April 2026 to 11 April 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 13 April 2026 to 15 April 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.94 miles from Astley Cross.

52.05--2.14

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A456 and the A4112 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Astley Cross.

52.28--2.71

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4112 and the A456 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.87 miles from Astley Cross.

52.27--2.71

Location: southbound between junction J2 (Birmingham S) and the M5 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.98 miles from Astley Cross.

52.36--2.02

Location: northbound between the M5 and junction J1 (Bromsgrove) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.69 miles from Astley Cross.

52.36--2.05

Location: northbound between junctions M5 and J2 (Birmingham S) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.23 miles from Astley Cross.

52.36--2.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A44 Leominster South and the A417 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Astley Cross.

52.2--2.72

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A417 and the A44 Leominster South .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.
Nearest town: 19.98 miles from Astley Cross.

52.19--2.72

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Droitwich) and J4A (Birmingham) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2026 to 06:00 on 29 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.56 miles from Astley Cross.

52.29--2.12

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A456 and the A4112 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.15 miles from Astley Cross.

52.31--2.7

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4112 and the A456 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 28 January 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2026 to 06:00 on 31 January 2026.
Nearest town: 17.13 miles from Astley Cross.

52.31--2.7

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Dudley) and J3 (Kidderminster) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from Astley Cross.

52.48--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2026 to 06:00 on 28 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.82 miles from Astley Cross.

52.45--2.02

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J2 (Dudley) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.46 miles from Astley Cross.

52.49--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J3 (Kidderminster) and J2 (Dudley) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.86 miles from Astley Cross.

52.45--2.02

Location: northbound at junction J3 (Kidderminster) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.65 miles from Astley Cross.

52.45--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Bromsgrove) and J3 (Kidderminster) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 29 January 2026 to 31 January 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.29 miles from Astley Cross.

52.44--2.02

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Worcester) and J5 (Droitwich) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.19 miles from Astley Cross.

52.22--2.15

Location: northbound between junctions J7 (Worcester) and J6 (Worcester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 29 January 2026.

Schedule : From 06:00 on 29 January 2026 to 06:00 on 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.53 miles from Astley Cross.

52.17--2.18

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Worcester) and J7 (Worcester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.22 miles from Astley Cross.

52.22--2.16

Location: southbound between junctions J5 (Droitwich) and J6 (Worcester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 9.01 miles from Astley Cross.

52.23--2.14

Location: southbound between junctions J2 (Dudley) and J3 (Kidderminster) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from Astley Cross.

52.49--2.02

Location: southbound between junctions J4A (Birmingham) and J5 (Droitwich) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.54 miles from Astley Cross.

52.32--2.09

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Worcester) and J8 (Ross on Wye) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 January 2026 to 06:00 on 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.3 miles from Astley Cross.

52.15--2.19

Location: northbound between junctions J8 (Ross on Wye) and J7 (Worcester) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 25 January 2026 to 06:00 on 26 January 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.32 miles from Astley Cross.

52.14--2.2