Closure
A52 both directions Wheatcroft Roundabout to Ambleside carriageway closure
from 21:00 tomorrow
Tomorrow night
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A52 westbound Bardills roundabout to M1 Jct 25 carriageway closure
from 21:00 Sat 26 Sep
Sat 26 Sep
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⏰ A52 Traffic by Time of Day
A52 is typically busiest 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–19:00 on weekdays.
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⚠️ Most Dangerous A52 Junctions
Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A52 has 1,291 recorded collisions at 14 collision hotspots, involving 1,754 casualties (37 fatal). Take extra care here.
#1
Severe Blackspot
nr Skegness
216 collisions · 308 casualties · 11 fatal · 33 serious
#2
Severe Blackspot
nr Grantham
142 collisions · 183 casualties · 5 fatal · 17 serious
#3
Severe Blackspot
nr Boston
179 collisions · 239 casualties · 4 fatal · 32 serious
#4
Severe Blackspot
nr M1
172 collisions · 231 casualties · 4 fatal · 30 serious
#5
Severe Blackspot
nr Leek
16 collisions · 24 casualties · 3 fatal · 4 serious
#6
Severe Blackspot
nr Derby
136 collisions · 175 casualties · 2 fatal · 28 serious
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❓ A52 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the A52 closed today?
Any A52 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 A52 today?
The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A52, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways.
Q: What is the worst time to use the A52?
The A52 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 A52 right now?
There are currently 280 active roadwork schemes on the A52. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.
Q: What roads connect to the A52?
The A52 connects to: M1, A1, A38, A46.
📊 A52 Status Summary
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ℹ️ A52 Road Details
- Length
- 110 miles
- From
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- To
- Mablethorpe
- Type
- A-road
- AM Rush
- 07:00–09:00
- PM Rush
- 17:00–19:00
📍 Key A52 Locations
Stoke-on-Trent
Ashbourne
Derby
Nottingham
Grantham
Boston
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