Moderate
Southbound 🛑 now
A38 southbound Hilliard's Cross entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 05:00 Sat 1 May
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
A38 northbound Streethay entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Streethay (Cappers Lane Jct) to Fradley.
Carriageway, lane closures, plus 24/7 narrow lanes, exit and entry slip road and layby closures, and speed restrictions for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversion route is via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 00:00 Wed 31 Mar
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound at the junction with the A50
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound between junctions with the A374 and A388
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Clockwise Starting soon
The A38 clockwise at the junction with the A388
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 25 September 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound between junctions with the A388 and A3064
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A38 southbound between junctions with the A6 and A52
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Clockwise Starting soon
The A38 clockwise at the junction with the A5111
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Starting soon
There will be one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 25 September 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A50 and A5111
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 30 September 2026 to 06:00 on 01 October 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 1 October 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 02 October 2026 to 06:00 on 03 October 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 3 October 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 05 October 2026 to 06:00 on 06 October 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 6 October 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 01 October 2026 to 06:00 on 02 October 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 2 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound between junctions with the A374 and A384
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound exit slip to the A384
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 24 September 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The A38 westbound between junctions with the M5 and A382
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 3 October 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The A38 eastbound between junctions with the A374 and A385
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 2 October 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The A38 westbound between junctions with the M5 and A379
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 26 September 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 20:00 on 22 September 2026 to 06:00 on 23 September 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A38 northbound between junctions with the A61 and M1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 23 September 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Carkeel roundabout to Saltash Tunnel carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via the B3271
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Saltash Tunnel to Carkeel Roundabout -carriageway closed for sign erection works.
Diversion: Diversion via B3271
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 eastbound Lower Dean to Buckfastleigh carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 eastbound Marley Head to Buckfastleigh carriageway closures for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A385 and A384
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 westbound Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Dartbridge to Marley Head carriageway closure for structural maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via A384 & A385
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 southbound Toyota to Eggington carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Branston to Toyota roundabout.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closed
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound J31, M5 to Kennford - carriageway closure for gantry maintenance.
Diversion: Diversion from M5 via A30 westbound, A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
Diversion from A30 via A377, A3015, A379 to join A38 westbound
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Severe
Westbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 westbound Kennford - carriageway closed between the exit & entry slip roads
Overall Scheme Details: A38 westbound Kennford - carriageway closed between the exit & entry slip roads for gantry maintenance.
Diversion: Diversion via exiting A38 and immediately re-joining A38 westbound
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 northbound Somercotes 2 way slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Alfreton to Clover Nook.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 northbound Somercotes exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Alfreton to Clover Nook.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 northbound Somercotes entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 northbound and southbound Alfreton to Clover Nook.
Slip road and lane closures due to maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A38 southbound Clay Mills exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A38 both directions Branston to Toyota roundabout.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 07:00 Wed 23 Sep
❓ A38 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A38 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A38.
Is the A38 closed tonight?
31 closures are scheduled on the A38 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are A38 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A38 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A38 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.