🚨 Live A36 Incidents & Roadworks
Updates every 5 min🌙 A36 closures tonight and the next 3 days 1
From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.
- Full closureBoth directions A36 both directions Crockerton to Cotley Hill carriageway closedTonight · 21:00–06:00Diversion: Diversion southbound via A350, A303, A36 Reverse for northbound
🗺️ A36 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
Tap a pin for full incident detail. Live positions from National Highways.
📈 A36 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen
Early picture — 38 incidents recorded on the A36 since April 2026. The pattern below firms up as the archive grows.
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| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 2 | 5.3% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 5 | 13.2% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 2 | 5.3% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 3 | 7.9% |
| 13:00–14:00 ◀ peak | 2 | 5.3% |
| 14:00–15:00 ◀ peak | 5 | 13.2% |
| 15:00–16:00 ◀ peak | 4 | 10.5% |
| 16:00–17:00 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 17:00–18:00 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 18:00–19:00 | 3 | 7.9% |
| 19:00–20:00 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 0 | 0% |
⚠️ Most Dangerous A36 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A36 has 480 recorded collisions at 10 collision hotspots, involving 657 casualties (9 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.
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❓ A36 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A36 closed today?
Any A36 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.
Is there traffic on the A36 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A36, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.
What is the worst time to use the A36?
The A36 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.
Are there roadworks on the A36 right now?
Roadworks and overnight closures on the A36 are listed above and at /traffic/a36/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.
What roads connect to the A36?
The A36 connects to: M27, A303, A350.
Is there an accident on the A36 northbound or southbound today?
Each side has its own live page: the A36 northbound and the A36 southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.
📊 A36 Status Summary
ℹ️ A36 Road Details
- Length
- 60 miles
- From
- Bath (A4)
- To
- Southampton (M27)
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
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