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Current traffic around Emstrey

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

CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A5064 and the A49 East of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 14:32
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 14:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.99 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 14:23
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 0.5 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 13:47
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 13:39
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 12:54
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A5064 and the A49 East of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 13:47
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.95 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 11:59
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 10:38
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A488 and the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 26 May 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.97 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 10:48
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 10:11
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey. CLEARED @ 09:35


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.6 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound at the junction with the A488 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.83 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A488 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound at the junction with the A488 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.8 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A488 and the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.79 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the A489 and the junction with the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 00:01 on 1 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 00:01 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 2 Jun 2026 to 00:01 on 2 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 00:01 on 2 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 7.78 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 3.84 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the junction with the A489 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 1 Jun 2026 to 00:01 on 1 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 00:01 on 1 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 2 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 2 Jun 2026 to 00:01 on 2 Jun 2026.
Schedule: From 00:01 on 2 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 3 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 5.24 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 Jun 2026 to 4 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 3.74 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 1 Jun 2026 to 5 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 8 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 15 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Emstrey.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 1 Jun 2026 to 5 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 8 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 15 Jun 2026 to 19 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Emstrey.

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Location: southbound between the junctions with the A5064 and the A49 East of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1 miles from Emstrey.

52.7--2.71

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.72

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.99 miles from Emstrey.

52.7--2.71

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 0.5 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.71

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.72

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A458 South of Shrewsbury and the A5064 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 0.32 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.72

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A5064 and the A49 East of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1 miles from Emstrey.

52.7--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 6.95 miles from Emstrey.

52.74--2.85

Location: northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey.

52.68--2.76

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 26 May 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 2.97 miles from Emstrey.

52.68--2.78

Location: northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 26 May 2026.
Nearest town: 1.93 miles from Emstrey.

52.68--2.76

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.48 miles from Emstrey.

52.53--2.81

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026.
Nearest town: 11.6 miles from Emstrey.

52.53--2.81

Location: southbound at the junction with the A488 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.83 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.8

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A488 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Emstrey.

52.7--2.81

Location: northbound at the junction with the A488 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.8 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.8

Location: southbound between the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.
Nearest town: 4.05 miles from Emstrey.

52.7--2.81

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.79 miles from Emstrey.

52.69--2.8

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 00:01 on 1 June 2026.

Schedule : From 00:01 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 June 2026 to 00:01 on 2 June 2026.

Schedule : From 00:01 on 2 June 2026 to 06:00 on 3 June 2026.
Nearest town: 7.78 miles from Emstrey.

52.58--2.78

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 June 2026 to 4 June 2026.
Nearest town: 3.84 miles from Emstrey.

52.65--2.77

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 June 2026 to 00:01 on 1 June 2026.

Schedule : From 00:01 on 1 June 2026 to 06:00 on 2 June 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 June 2026 to 00:01 on 2 June 2026.

Schedule : From 00:01 on 2 June 2026 to 06:00 on 3 June 2026.
Nearest town: 5.24 miles from Emstrey.

52.62--2.77

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

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 1 June 2026 to 4 June 2026.
Nearest town: 3.74 miles from Emstrey.

52.65--2.77

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 1 June 2026 to 5 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 10.75 miles from Emstrey.

52.54--2.8

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 1 June 2026 to 5 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026.
Nearest town: 10.67 miles from Emstrey.

52.54--2.8