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Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.
2 closures across England on the M42 · fri 23 oct · full road closures only · clear filters
The M42 northbound carriageway is closed from 20:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Monday — about 59 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
Fri 23 Oct Sat 24 Oct Sun 25 Oct
M42 northbound Jct 6 to Jct 9 carriageway closure
M42 both directions Jct 5a to Jct 9. Carriageway closures for HS2 works.
Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
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The M42 southbound carriageway is closed from 20:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Monday — about 59 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.
Fri 23 Oct Sat 24 Oct Sun 25 Oct
M42 southbound Jct 9 to Jct 6 carriageway closure
M42 both directions Jct 5a to Jct 9. Carriageway closures for HS2 works.
Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
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🔔 Get told before this happens again Early Warning alerts you the moment the M42 closes or backs up — straight to your phone. Set up →
Source: National Highways daily closure report,
imported twice daily. Closures are subject to change at short notice, especially in poor weather —
always follow the signs on the road.
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