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Current traffic around Shirlett

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

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 17:45 and 18:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 13.21 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 17:51
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 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 18:09
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 17:45 and 18:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 17:51
CONGESTION
Location: The A449 northbound between the junctions with the M54 and the A5 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 17:33
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 16:45 and 17:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 16:57
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 15:45 and 16:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 15:54
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 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 12.91 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 14:51
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 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 Apr 2026.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.09 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 15:01


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J2 (Wolverhampton) and J3 (Wolverhampton W) .
Lane closures: Lane two 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: 15.39 miles from Shirlett.
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: 12.57 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 16:57
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: 16.03 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 15:00
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: 16.08 miles from Shirlett. CLEARED @ 15:00
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J4 (Telford E) and J3 (Wolverhampton W) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works 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: 10.04 miles from Shirlett.
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: 14.15 miles from Shirlett.
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: 14.17 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 TOLL northbound at junction T8 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J11A (Lichfield) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.39 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10A (Wolverhampton) and J11 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10A (Wolverhampton) and J11A (Lichfield) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 29 Apr 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A449 and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.23 miles from Shirlett.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A449 .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 Apr 2026.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Shirlett.
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 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Shirlett.
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 29 Apr 2026 to 1 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 12.57 miles from Shirlett.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 13.21 miles from Shirlett.

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 18:00 and 18:15 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.1 miles from Shirlett.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett.

52.7--2.71

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M54 and the A5 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.21 miles from Shirlett.

52.67--2.13

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett.

52.7--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.42 miles from Shirlett.

52.7--2.71

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 28 April 2026.
Nearest town: 12.91 miles from Shirlett.

52.67--2.76

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 28 April 2026.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 14.09 miles from Shirlett.

52.68--2.78

Location: westbound between junctions J2 (Wolverhampton) and J3 (Wolverhampton W) .

Lane Closures : Lane two 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: 15.39 miles from Shirlett.

52.64--2.16

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: 12.57 miles from Shirlett.

52.66--2.77

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: 16.03 miles from Shirlett.

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: 16.08 miles from Shirlett.

52.46--2.84

Location: eastbound between junctions J4 (Telford E) and J3 (Wolverhampton W) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works 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: 10.04 miles from Shirlett.

52.66--2.32

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: 14.15 miles from Shirlett.

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: 14.17 miles from Shirlett.

52.51--2.82

Location: northbound at junction T8 .

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 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.86 miles from Shirlett.

52.66--2.06

Location: northbound at junction J11A (Lichfield) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.29 miles from Shirlett.

52.67--2.07

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.39 miles from Shirlett.

52.65--2.06

Location: northbound between junctions J10A (Wolverhampton) and J11 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Shirlett.

52.64--2.06

Location: northbound between junctions J10A (Wolverhampton) and J11A (Lichfield) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 29 April 2026 to 06:00 on 20 May 2026.
Nearest town: 19.41 miles from Shirlett.

52.64--2.06

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A449 and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.23 miles from Shirlett.

52.69--2.12

Location: northbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A449 .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 29 April 2026.
Nearest town: 18.35 miles from Shirlett.

52.69--2.11

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 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 12.63 miles from Shirlett.

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 29 April 2026 to 1 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 4 May 2026 to 8 May 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 08:30 and 17:30 from 11 May 2026 to 15 May 2026.
Nearest town: 12.57 miles from Shirlett.

52.54--2.8