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Overnight road closures

Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.

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3 closures in the East Midlands on the A5 · wed 14 oct · clear filters

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A5 Portway entry slip NB Full carriageway Overnight not on map 20:00 – 06:00 tap for detail

The A5 northbound carriageway is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 wed 14 oct — about 10 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.

RoadA5
DirectionNorthbound
Closed20:00 – 06:00
What's shutFull carriageway
RegionWest Midlands

Exactly where

A5 northbound Portway entry slip carriageway closure

Why the road is closed

A5 both directions Thorn Roundabout to Abbey Hill Jct. - carriageway closure for horticulture cutting and planting on behalf of National Highways

Diversion route

National Highways have not published a diversion for this closure. Follow the signs on the road — and if you are driving an HGV, check the route suits your height and weight before committing to it.

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A5 Portway exit slip road SB Exit slip only Overnight not on map 20:00 – 06:00 tap for detail

The A5 southbound exit slip road is closed from 20:00 until 06:00 wed 14 oct — about 10 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

Also closed on

Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct

RoadA5
DirectionSouthbound
Closed20:00 – 06:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionWest Midlands

Exactly where

A5 southbound Portway exit slip road closure

Why the road is closed

A5 both directions Little Brickhill to Old Stratford - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and

Diversion route

diversion routes due to horticulture - cutting and planting works on behalf of National Highways

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A5 Rising Sun to Hanney Hay exit slip road EB Exit slip only Overnight not on map 21:00 – 06:00 tap for detail

The A5 eastbound exit slip road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 wed 14 oct — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

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Tonight Tomorrow Wed 14 Oct Thu 15 Oct

RoadA5
DirectionEastbound
Closed21:00 – 06:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionWest Midlands

Exactly where

A5 eastbound Rising Sun to Hanney Hay exit slip road closure

Why the road is closed

A5 eastbound Rising Sun to Hanney Hay. Exit slip road closure for maintenance works.

Diversion route

Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

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