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What happened

The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J1

RoadM42
SeverityModerate
StatusCleared
DirectionSouthbound
Started10:15, 21 Oct 2026
Cleared13:58, 21 Oct 2026
Lasted3h 42m

Incident timeline

  1. First report

    The M42 southbound between junctions J2 and J1

  2. Update

    The M42 southbound between junctions J2 and J1

  3. Final update

    The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J1

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M42 — M42 - Incident Full details: https://uktrafficupdates.uk/traffic/incidents/26226226-m42-incident/

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