Traffic Watford Gap

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Current traffic around Watford Gap

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


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Solihull) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:19 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between junctions J5 (Solihull) and J6 (Birmingham E) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 21:14 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.81 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham) and J4 (Lichfield) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:52 on 15 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) from A38(M) northbound.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:47 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.09 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: from 20:47 on 15 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.13 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.65 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 11.78 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J9 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.3 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.01 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) .
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 17 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.41 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A446 southbound between the M6 and the junction with the A452 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.09 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 southbound exit slip to the A5127 .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 22 Dec 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between the M6 and junction J1 (West Bromwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 Aug 2026.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound between junction J1 (West Bromwich) and the M6 .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.26 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock) and J10 (Walsall) .
Lane closures: The hard shoulder is closed.
Reason: Planned Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 7.84 miles from Watford Gap. CLEARED @ 22:56
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J4A and J4 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.54 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at Frankley Services.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound entry slip at Frankley Services.
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.83 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .
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 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 Jul 2026 to 16 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.65 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J9 (Lichfield) and J6 (Birmingham E) .
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 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.3 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound at junction J9 (Lichfield) .
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 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 29 Nov 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.11 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 14 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 15 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 20 Jun 2026 to 22 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 27 Jun 2026 to 29 Jun 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 4 Jul 2026 to 6 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.01 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A45 westbound at the junction with the A452 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 Jul 2026 to 17 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.45 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A45 westbound between the A452 and the junction with the M42 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 Jul 2026 to 17 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 southbound between the A5121 Burton upon Trent South and the junction with the A513 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.85 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J7A (M1/M6) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.71 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J10 (Walsall) and J11 (Cannock) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lane one is closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .
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 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J8 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.63 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J3A (Tamworth) and J4 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 Jun 2026 to 4 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A452 northbound between the junctions with the A45 and the A446 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A452 southbound between the junctions with the A446 and the A45 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 southbound between the M6 and junction J1 (West Bromwich) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 19 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 southbound exit slip to the A5127 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 Jul 2026 to 26 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 southbound exit slip to the A5127 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 northbound between the A5148 and the junction with the A5192 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 20 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 21 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.75 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between junctions J5A and J6 (Birmingham E) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 29 Nov 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.55 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kidderminster) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.87 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J10 (Tamworth) and J9 (Lichfield) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 20 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.14 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A446 southbound exit slip to the A452 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 northbound between junctions J9 (Lichfield) and J10 (Tamworth) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A446 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.58 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A446 southbound exit slip to the A452 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J5 (Solihull) .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 18 Jun 2026 to 05:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J5 (Solihull) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A38 southbound between the A513 and the junction with the A5127 .
Reason: Bridge repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Jul 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) for A38(M) south.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 1 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 2 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound.
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 22:00 on 1 Jul 2026 to 05:00 on 2 Jul 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.98 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J5 (Birmingham) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 4 Aug 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.45 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) .
Reason: Roadworks.
Status: Currently Active.
Period: expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J5 (Solihull) .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J11 (Cannock) and J10 (Walsall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.38 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 northbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham) and J9 (Wednesbury) .
Lane closures: Lane three will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 17 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 18 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.94 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A446 northbound between the A452 and the junction with the M6 .
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.37 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J10 (Walsall) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 20 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.38 miles from Watford Gap.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M6 southbound between junctions J7 (Birmingham) and J6 (Birmingham) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 21 Jun 2026 to 06:00 on 22 Jun 2026.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.92 miles from Watford Gap.

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Location: northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Solihull) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 21:19 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.79 miles from Watford Gap.

52.41--1.75

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Solihull) and J6 (Birmingham E) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 21:14 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.81 miles from Watford Gap.

52.41--1.74

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham) and J4 (Lichfield) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:52 on 15 June 2026 to 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.86

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) from A38(M) northbound.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:47 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.09 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.87

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : from 20:47 on 15 June 2026 to 05:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.13 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.87

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.65 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.73

Location: southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 August 2026.
Nearest town: 11.78 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.71

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J9 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.3 miles from Watford Gap.

52.54--1.73

Location: southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.01 miles from Watford Gap.

52.48--1.71

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

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 June 2026 to 06:00 on 17 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.41 miles from Watford Gap.

52.58--2.01

Location: southbound between the M6 and the junction with the A452 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.09 miles from Watford Gap.

52.48--1.71

Location: southbound exit slip to the A5127 .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 22 December 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.

52.69--1.79

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J1 (West Bromwich) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Watford Gap.

52.53--1.97

Location: northbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 28 August 2026.
Nearest town: 11.97 miles from Watford Gap.

52.44--1.71

Location: northbound between junction J1 (West Bromwich) and the M6 .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.26 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.98

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

Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed.

Due to: Planned Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.
Nearest town: 7.84 miles from Watford Gap.

52.61--2.02

Location: southbound between junctions J4A and J4 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.54 miles from Watford Gap.

52.49--1.73

Location: northbound exit slip at Frankley Services.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 14 miles from Watford Gap.

52.43--2.02

Location: northbound entry slip at Frankley Services.

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 13.83 miles from Watford Gap.

52.43--2.02

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .

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 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 16 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 21 July 2026 to 24 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.65 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.73

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

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 June 2026 to 06:00 on 20 June 2026.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Watford Gap.

52.62--2.03

Location: southbound between junctions J9 (Lichfield) and J6 (Birmingham E) .

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 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.3 miles from Watford Gap.

52.54--1.73

Location: southbound at junction J9 (Lichfield) .

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 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 6.18 miles from Watford Gap.

52.54--1.72

Location: southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 16 June 2026 to 29 November 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.11 miles from Watford Gap.

52.47--1.71

Location: southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .

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

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 June 2026 to 05:00 on 15 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 20 June 2026 to 22 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 27 June 2026 to 29 June 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 4 July 2026 to 6 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.71

Location: southbound between junctions J7A (M1/M6) and J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.01 miles from Watford Gap.

52.46--1.71

Location: southbound at junction J6 (Birmingham E) .

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 05:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.39 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.71

Location: westbound at the junction with the A452 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.45 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.68

Location: westbound between the A452 and the junction with the M42 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 11 July 2026.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.32 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.69

Location: southbound between the A5121 Burton upon Trent South and the junction with the A513 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.85 miles from Watford Gap.

52.79--1.68

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J7A (M1/M6) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 6 July 2026 to 12 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 9.71 miles from Watford Gap.

52.48--1.71

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

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 8.07 miles from Watford Gap.

52.62--2.03

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lane one is closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 6 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Watford Gap.

52.52--1.73

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Birmingham E) .

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 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.28 miles from Watford Gap.

52.52--1.73

Location: northbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J8 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 11.63 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.71

Location: northbound between junctions J3A (Tamworth) and J4 (Lichfield) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 29 June 2026 to 4 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.

52.48--1.69

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A45 and the A446 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 12.25 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--1.69

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A446 and the A45 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.46 miles from Watford Gap.

52.46--1.7

Location: southbound between the M6 and junction J1 (West Bromwich) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 06:00 on 19 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.32 miles from Watford Gap.

52.53--1.97

Location: southbound exit slip to the A5127 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 July 2026 to 26 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.

52.69--1.79

Location: southbound exit slip to the A5127 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 July 2026 to 06:00 on 22 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.07 miles from Watford Gap.

52.69--1.79

Location: northbound between the A5148 and the junction with the A5192 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 July 2026 to 06:00 on 21 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 5.75 miles from Watford Gap.

52.68--1.8

Location: northbound between junctions J5A and J6 (Birmingham E) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 04:00 from 16 June 2026 to 29 November 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 12.55 miles from Watford Gap.

52.43--1.72

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J3 (Kidderminster) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 12.87 miles from Watford Gap.

52.45--2.02

Location: southbound between junctions J10 (Tamworth) and J9 (Lichfield) .

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 20 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.14 miles from Watford Gap.

52.55--1.71

Location: southbound exit slip to the A452 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 16 June 2026 to 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.

52.47--1.71

Location: northbound between junctions J9 (Lichfield) and J10 (Tamworth) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.35 miles from Watford Gap.

52.57--1.7

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.58 miles from Watford Gap.

52.47--1.71

Location: southbound exit slip to the A452 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 10.45 miles from Watford Gap.

52.47--1.71

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J5 (Solihull) .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 18 June 2026 to 05:00 on 20 June 2026.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Watford Gap.

52.44--1.71

Location: southbound between junctions J6 (Birmingham E) and J5 (Solihull) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.93 miles from Watford Gap.

52.44--1.71

Location: southbound between the A513 and the junction with the A5127 .

Due to: Bridge repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 July 2026 to 06:00 on 22 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.86 miles from Watford Gap.

52.7--1.77

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) for A38(M) south.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 1 July 2026 to 05:00 on 2 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 6.17 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.86

Location: southbound.

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 22:00 on 1 July 2026 to 05:00 on 2 July 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.98 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.86

Location: southbound entry slip at junction J5 (Birmingham) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 4 August 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.45 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.8

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J6 (Birmingham) .

Due to: Roadworks.



Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 16 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Nearest town: 6.19 miles from Watford Gap.

52.51--1.87

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J5 (Solihull) .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 13.82 miles from Watford Gap.

52.41--1.74

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

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 7.38 miles from Watford Gap.

52.59--2.01

Location: northbound between junctions J8 (Birmingham) and J9 (Wednesbury) .

Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed.

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 June 2026 to 06:00 on 18 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 5.94 miles from Watford Gap.

52.55--1.96

Location: northbound between the A452 and the junction with the M6 .

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 18 June 2026 to 20 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 11.37 miles from Watford Gap.

52.46--1.7

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J10 (Walsall) .

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

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

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

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 7.38 miles from Watford Gap.

52.59--2.01

Location: southbound between junctions J7 (Birmingham) and J6 (Birmingham) .

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

Due to: Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 June 2026 to 06:00 on 22 June 2026.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 4.92 miles from Watford Gap.

52.54--1.91