🚨 Live A42 Incidents & Roadworks
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A42 is typically busiest 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–19:00 on weekdays.
⚠️ Most Dangerous A42 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A42 has 24 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 31 casualties (3 fatal). Take extra care here.
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❓ A42 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the A42 closed today?
Any A42 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Q: Is there traffic on the A42 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A42, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways.
Q: What is the worst time to use the A42?
The A42 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.
Q: Are there roadworks on the A42 right now?
Roadworks and overnight closures on the A42 are listed above and at /traffic/a42/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.
Q: What roads connect to the A42?
The A42 connects to: M1, M42.
📊 A42 Status Summary
ℹ️ A42 Road Details
- Length
- 20 miles
- From
- Measham (M42 J11)
- To
- Castle Donington (M1 J23a)
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
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