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Current traffic around The Rock

The following traffic incidents and congestion for The Rock 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 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 9.9 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 19:39
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 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 18:00
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 18:09
CONGESTION
Location: The A49 southbound between the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the junction with the A489 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 18:09
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 TOLL northbound exit slip at junction T8 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 17:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A49 southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A489 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 16:57
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound at junction J11A (Lichfield) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.35 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 15:54
CONGESTION
Location: The A49 southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A489 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 15:54
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J13 (Stafford) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.1 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 15:45
CONGESTION
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.54 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 16:03
CONGESTION
Location: The A5 northbound between the A5064 and the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 17:15
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 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 Dec 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 16:57
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency gantry construction is planned.
Status: Pending.
ScheduleFrom 21:00 on 9 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from The Rock.


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

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 16:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 12 miles from The Rock.
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 16:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 11.99 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound at junction J6 (Telford W) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J6 (Telford W) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.72 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J7 (Wellington) and J6 (Telford W) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 4 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 1.43 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.95 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J7 (Wellington) and J6 (Telford W) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.43 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J6 (Telford W) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:03 on 4 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 0.72 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 21:00 on 5 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.81 miles from The Rock. CLEARED @ 21:00
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.02 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.41 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J13 (Stafford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J3 (Wolverhampton W) and J4 (Telford E) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.75 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.81 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 2.05 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J4 (Telford E) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.05 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.89 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.63 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.79 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J3 (Wolverhampton W) and J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 3.75 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at Hilton Park Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at Hilton Park Services.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 12 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.79 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .
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 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.32 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junction J2 (Wolverhampton) and the M6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.89 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J2 (Wolverhampton) and J1 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock) and J10 (Walsall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 15 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.24 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between the M6 and junction J1 (Cannock) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 05:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between the M6 and junction J1 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A4601 and the M6 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A449 and the M6 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.43 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A449 .
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.44 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 11 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.52 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A4601 and the M6 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 16:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5 southbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A4601 .
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 08:00 on 10 Dec 2025 to 16:00 on 15 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 16.77 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 8 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 9 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.44 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 12 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 10 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound between junctions J4 (Telford E) and J5 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 6 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Dec 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.74 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J6 (Telford W) and J5 (Telford) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 7 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 10 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 0.82 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.11 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Telford) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.05 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound at junction J5 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junctions J6 (Telford W) and J5 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 Dec 2025 to 10 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.82 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Telford) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 10 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.21 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Road repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 Dec 2025.
Lanes Closed: There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound.
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 16 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 19.24 miles from The Rock.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M54 eastbound between junction J2 (Wolverhampton) and the M6 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 11 Dec 2025 to 06:00 on 13 Dec 2025.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from The Rock.

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 9.9 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.71

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 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.28 miles from The Rock.

52.66--2.06

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound exit slip at junction T8 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from The Rock.

52.66--2.06

Location: southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A489 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.76

Location: northbound at junction J11A (Lichfield) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.35 miles from The Rock.

52.65--2.06

Location: southbound between the A5 and the junction with the A489 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 11.88 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.76

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J13 (Stafford) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.1 miles from The Rock.

52.73--2.1

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.54 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.1

Location: northbound between the A5064 and the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury.

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 11.18 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.74

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

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 December 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 12.89 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.78

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

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 11 December 2025.
Nearest town: 12 miles from The Rock.

52.67--2.76

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

Due to: Emergency roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 16:00 on 11 December 2025.
Nearest town: 11.99 miles from The Rock.

52.67--2.76

Location: westbound at junction J6 (Telford W) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.48

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J6 (Telford W) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.72 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.47

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Wellington) and J6 (Telford W) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:03 on 4 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 1.43 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.5

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.95 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.49

Location: eastbound between junctions J7 (Wellington) and J6 (Telford W) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.43 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.5

Location: westbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J6 (Telford W) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme.



Period : from 21:03 on 4 December 2025 to 06:00 on 6 December 2025.
Nearest town: 0.72 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.47

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 0.79 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.48

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 21:00 on 5 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.81 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.48

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J6 (Telford W) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.02 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.49

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.41 miles from The Rock.

52.77--2.12

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J13 (Stafford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.5 miles from The Rock.

52.76--2.11

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.75 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.39

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.81 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.41

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J4 (Telford E) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.
Nearest town: 2.05 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.43

Location: eastbound between junctions J5 (Telford) and J4 (Telford E) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.05 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.43

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.89 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.41

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 2.63 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.41

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 2.79 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.41

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.
Nearest town: 3.75 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.39

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.4

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J4 (Telford E) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 3.15 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.4

Location: northbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J15 (Stoke on Trent) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency gantry construction is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.36 miles from The Rock.

52.89--2.18

Location: southbound exit slip at Hilton Park Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.61 miles from The Rock.

52.65--2.06

Location: southbound entry slip at Hilton Park Services.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 12 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.79 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.05

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.17 miles from The Rock.

52.66--2.07

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J11 (Cannock) .

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 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 17.32 miles from The Rock.

52.66--2.06

Location: eastbound between junction J2 (Wolverhampton) and the M6 .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.89 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.1

Location: eastbound between junctions J2 (Wolverhampton) and J1 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.11

Location: southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock) and J10 (Walsall) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 15 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.24 miles from The Rock.

52.61--2.03

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J1 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.87 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.08

Location: westbound between the M6 and junction J1 (Cannock) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 11 December 2025 to 05:00 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.07

Location: westbound between the M6 and junction J1 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 11 December 2025 to 13 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.24 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.07

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4601 and the M6 .

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.1

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

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.43 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.13

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.66 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.1

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

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 15.44 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.11

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 December 2025 to 06:00 on 11 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.52 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.11

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A4601 and the M6 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 10 December 2025 to 16:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 16.75 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.08

Location: southbound between the junctions with the M6 and the A4601 .

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 08:00 on 10 December 2025 to 16:00 on 15 December 2025.
Nearest town: 16.77 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.07

Location: northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 December 2025 to 06:00 on 9 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.31 miles from The Rock.

52.61--2.03

Location: southbound between junctions J14 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .

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

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.44 miles from The Rock.

52.78--2.12

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 12 December 2025.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: westbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 10 December 2025 to 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: westbound between junctions J4 (Telford E) and J5 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 6 December 2025 to 06:00 on 7 December 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 December 2025 to 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.74 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.43

Location: eastbound between junctions J6 (Telford W) and J5 (Telford) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 December 2025 to 06:00 on 10 December 2025.
Nearest town: 0.82 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.46

Location: eastbound entry slip at junction J5 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.11 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: eastbound exit slip at junction J5 (Telford) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.05 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: eastbound at junction J5 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 1.09 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: eastbound between junctions J6 (Telford W) and J5 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 7 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 0.82 miles from The Rock.

52.69--2.46

Location: westbound exit slip at junction J5 (Telford) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 10 December 2025 to 12 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 1.21 miles from The Rock.

52.68--2.45

Location: southbound between junctions J13 (Stafford) and J12 (Telford) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Road repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 December 2025.

Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.98 miles from The Rock.

52.72--2.1

Location: southbound.

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 16 December 2025.
Nearest town: 19.24 miles from The Rock.

52.61--2.03

Location: eastbound between junction J2 (Wolverhampton) and the M6 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 11 December 2025 to 06:00 on 13 December 2025.
Nearest town: 15.49 miles from The Rock.

52.64--2.11