Is the M42 closed? Quick answers
Checked 02:32 on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Is the M42 closed tonight?
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Tonight's M42 closures ›Is the M42 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
This weekend's M42 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M42 right now?
Yes. 3 sets of works are running on the M42 at 02:32, 3 with severe delays.
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.
M42 closures tonightFri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
M42 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 10 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 northbound Jct 10.
Entry slip road closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion route via National Highways network.
M42 roadworks running now
Severe
Southbound
The M42 southbound between junctions J7A and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound
The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound 🛑 now
M42 southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
✅ until 06:00
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M42 northbound between junctions J5A and J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J8
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M42 southbound between junctions J7A and J7
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
Lanes one and two will be closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M42 southbound between junction J2 and the M5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 14 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M42 northbound entry slip from the M5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 7 November 2026
M42 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Fri 13 Nov)
Monday 9 Nov night · 4 closures
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 4 to Jct 3A carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 4 to Jct 3A.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Southbound Jct 1 to M5 Jct 4a northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 1 to M5 northbound Jct 4a.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 to M6 northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Tuesday 10 Nov night · 4 closures
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 4 to Jct 3A carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 4 to Jct 3A.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Southbound Jct 1 to M5 Jct 4a northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 1 to M5 northbound Jct 4a.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 to M6 northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Wednesday 11 Nov night · 3 closures
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 4 to Jct 3A carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 4 to Jct 3A.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 to M6 northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Thursday 12 Nov night · 3 closures
Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 6 to Jct 8 carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 4 to Jct 3A carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42 southbound Jct 4 to Jct 3A.
Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 7 to M6 northbound link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M42/A45 both directions Bickenhill to Coleshill
Carriageway and lane closures for HS2 works.
Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
❓ M42 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M42 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 3 sets of roadworks running on the M42, 3 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M42 closed tonight?
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Fri 6 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Is the M42 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M42 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
When are M42 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M42 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M42 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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