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M42 Severe Cleared

M42 northbound between J10 and J11 | Northbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement

21 Jun 2026, 11:37 Northbound 27 views

Incident Details

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

M42
Severe
Cleared
11:37, 21 Jun 2026

📜 Incident timeline

· First report

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 38 minutes. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 13m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 1h 48m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 23m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 2h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 3h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 13m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 4h 48m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 23m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 5h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 6h 38m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 13m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 48m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 23m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 8m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 43m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 23m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 8m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 43m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 18m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 15h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 8m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 16h 43m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 18m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 17h 53m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 18h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 8m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 19h 43m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 18m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 20h 53m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 21h 28m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 8m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 22h 43m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 23m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 23h 58m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

· Update

⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 24h 33m. Monitoring continues.

· Update

Location : The M42 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 .
Reason : Road Management.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 21 June 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

Wording as published by National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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