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Current traffic around Handless

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Handless 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 13:45 and 14:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.91 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 13:48
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 12:45 and 13:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 15.26 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 12:54
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless.
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 11:33
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 08:30 and 08:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 08:42
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 08:30 and 08:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 08:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound exit slip to the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.67 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 08:15


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: Emergency roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 12.04 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
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 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 12 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 11.76 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 11.8 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
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: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
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 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 5.54 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
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 28 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A4113 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.21 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A489 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 15:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.24 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.87 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Horticultural works.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 17:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound exit slip at Nesscliffe Services.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the A483 and the junction with the A458 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.35 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 .
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A5 south of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadside drains works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Handless.
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 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.56 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
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 30 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.61 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 16:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.69 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 30 Apr 2026 to 16:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.66 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 12.15 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 11.59 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 11.44 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the M54 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 30 Apr 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound entry slip from the A5112 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.74 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound exit slip to the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.71 miles from Handless. CLEARED @ 10:03
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 eastbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A5 West of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.85 miles from Handless.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A458 westbound between the junctions with the A5 West of Shrewsbury and the A483 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 14 miles from Handless.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.91 miles from Handless.

52.67--2.76

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 15.26 miles from Handless.

52.69--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.3 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.78

Location: northbound exit slip to the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 13.67 miles from Handless.

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 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 12.04 miles from Handless.

52.66--2.76

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 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 12 miles from Handless.

52.66--2.77

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 11.76 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.71

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 11.8 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.71

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 13.64 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.76

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 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 5.54 miles from Handless.

52.55--2.79

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 28 April 2026 to 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 5.91 miles from Handless.

52.56--2.79

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A489 and the A4113 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.21 miles from Handless.

52.46--2.84

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A489 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 15:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.24 miles from Handless.

52.46--2.84

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

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:30 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.87 miles from Handless.

52.54--2.8

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

Due to: Horticultural works.



Period : expect disruption until 17:30 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 4.94 miles from Handless.

52.54--2.8

Location: southbound exit slip at Nesscliffe Services.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.57 miles from Handless.

52.77--2.93

Location: southbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 18.44 miles from Handless.

52.77--2.92

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 May 2026 to 06:00 on 6 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from Handless.

52.78--2.94

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 May 2026 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.35 miles from Handless.

52.76--2.89

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Handless.

52.51--2.82

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

Due to: Roadside drains works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 4 May 2026 to 06:00 on 5 May 2026.
Nearest town: 3.18 miles from Handless.

52.51--2.82

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 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.56 miles from Handless.

52.58--2.78

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 30 April 2026 to 06:00 on 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 7.61 miles from Handless.

52.58--2.78

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

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 30 April 2026 to 16:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.69 miles from Handless.

52.7--2.96

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

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 30 April 2026 to 16:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.66 miles from Handless.

52.7--2.96

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 12.15 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.7

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4117 and the A4113 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 11.59 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.72

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 12.03 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.71

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A4113 and the A4117 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 30 April 2026.
Nearest town: 11.44 miles from Handless.

52.38--2.72

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A49 East of Shrewsbury and the M54 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.96 miles from Handless.

52.69--2.61

Location: southbound entry slip from the A5112 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.74 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound exit slip to the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.71 miles from Handless.

52.68--2.76

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 13.85 miles from Handless.

52.7--2.94

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

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 28 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Nearest town: 14 miles from Handless.

52.71--2.92