Traffic Ellesmere

SLIGHT
SEVERE
Traffic Warning Sign

WARNING OF ICEIce on roads continues to cause disruption throughout the country, especially on minor roads and rural areas. Drivers are advised to slow down and drive safely.

DARTFORD CROSSINGOvernight QEII Bridge closures in January – Saturday 11, Saturday 18, and Saturday 25 January 2025 from 10pm - 5am.

DARTFORD CROSSINGThree overnight closures of the QEII Bridge are planned this month for essential maintenance work on bridge bearings and expansion joints.

DARTFORD CROSSINGA contraflow diversion route will be installed through the east tunnel from approximately 9:30pm on these three Saturday nights to maintain travel in the southbound direction.

FULL SCREEN UPDATED: 13:15
×
×

Current traffic around Ellesmere

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A49 northbound between the A489 and the junction with the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 26 Jan 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Ellesmere. CLEARED @ 12:36


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A5 .
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound.
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 7.67 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A495 .
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 7.6 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound.
Reason: Roadside Drains Works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 Feb 2025.
Nearest town: 7.67 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 9 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 9 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.94 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 31 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 1 Feb 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.14 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A488 and the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 30 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 31 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.02 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 14.59 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 30 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 11.02 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 11.64 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 29 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 11.65 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 12.33 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A458 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 29 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 12.23 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 6.65 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A453 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A453 and the A495 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 27 Jan 2025 to 06:00 on 28 Jan 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 27 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 11.17 miles from Ellesmere.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 09:30 on 27 Jan 2025 to 15:30 on 28 Jan 2025.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Ellesmere.

Traffic in Nearby Villages

Ellesmere

Let's Get Social

Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates.

Follow us on Facebook See Traffic Update on Twitter See our Pinterest Images View our Blog

Live Email Traffic Alerts

Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams.

Sign up for free alerts

LEGAL NOTICE

Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving. If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200. A court could also disqualify you from driving.

Elsewhere on the web:

National Highways TrafficNational Highways England

Official source of traffic updates.

Transport for LondonTransport for London (TFL)

Transport for London's (TfL) portal for transportation in London.

Traffic WalesTraffic Wales

The Welsh government's traffic information service for Wales.

Traffic ScotlandTraffic Scotland

Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network.

Advertise on Traffic UpdateYOUR AD HERE

Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters.

Location: northbound between the A489 and the junction with the A5 south of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 26 January 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.59 miles from Ellesmere.

52.67--2.76

Location: northbound between the A495 and the junction with the A5 .

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 February 2025.
Nearest town: 8.18 miles from Ellesmere.

52.84--3.04

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 February 2025.
Nearest town: 7.67 miles from Ellesmere.

52.85--3.03

Location: southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A495 .

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 February 2025.
Nearest town: 7.6 miles from Ellesmere.

52.85--3.03

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadside Drains Works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 7 February 2025.
Nearest town: 7.67 miles from Ellesmere.

52.85--3.03

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 9 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.43 miles from Ellesmere.

52.68--2.76

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 17:00 on 9 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.4 miles from Ellesmere.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.94 miles from Ellesmere.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 31 January 2025 to 06:00 on 1 February 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.14 miles from Ellesmere.

52.76--2.89

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2025 to 06:00 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17 miles from Ellesmere.

52.68--2.76

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A488 and the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 30 January 2025 to 06:00 on 31 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.02 miles from Ellesmere.

52.69--2.8

Location: eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 14.62 miles from Ellesmere.

52.71--2.92

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 14.59 miles from Ellesmere.

52.71--2.92

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 10.86 miles from Ellesmere.

52.81--3.07

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 January 2025 to 06:00 on 30 January 2025.
Nearest town: 11.02 miles from Ellesmere.

52.8--3.07

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2025 to 15:30 on 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 11.64 miles from Ellesmere.

52.79--3.08

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 29 January 2025 to 15:30 on 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 11.65 miles from Ellesmere.

52.79--3.08

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2025 to 06:00 on 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 12.33 miles from Ellesmere.

52.74--2.86

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A458 West of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 January 2025 to 06:00 on 29 January 2025.
Nearest town: 12.23 miles from Ellesmere.

52.74--2.86

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 6.65 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: northbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A453 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.66 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A453 and the A495 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 January 2025 to 06:00 on 28 January 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.64 miles from Ellesmere.

52.92--3.04

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A458 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 27 January 2025 to 15:30 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 11.17 miles from Ellesmere.

52.8--3.07

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A458 and the A495 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 09:30 on 27 January 2025 to 15:30 on 28 January 2025.
Nearest town: 11.24 miles from Ellesmere.

52.8--3.07