Is the A5 closed? Quick answers
Checked 02:32 on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Is the A5 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the A5 tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight's A5 closures ›Is the A5 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The A5 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound and southbound between Mytton Oak road and Calcott roundabout, Sat 22:00 to 06:00.
This weekend's A5 closures ›Are there roadworks on the A5 right now?
No. Nothing is running on the A5 at 02:32.
Works running now ›From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.
A5 closures tonightFri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No. No closures are planned on the A5 tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
A5 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
No full closures. The A5 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound and southbound between Mytton Oak road and Calcott roundabout, Sat 22:00 to 06:00.
Lane closureNorthboundSat 7 Nov, 22:00 to 06:00
And southbound between Mytton Oak road and Calcott roundabout
Overall Scheme Details: A5 between B4386 and A458 carriageway closure for utility works on behalf of National Grid Electricity
A5 roadworks running now
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A5 southbound between junctions with the A508 and A422
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A5 northbound at the junction with the A4146
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A5 northbound between junctions with the A4146 and A4146
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 05:00 on 14 November 2026
A5 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Fri 13 Nov)
No other A5 closures are published yet.
❓ A5 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A5 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the A5 according to National Highways.
Is the A5 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the A5 tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Is the A5 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The A5 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound and southbound between Mytton Oak road and Calcott roundabout, Sat 22:00 to 06:00.
When are A5 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A5 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 ·
A5 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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