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A52 eastbound Wheatcroft Roundabout to Ambleside carriageway closure
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A52 eastbound Wheatcroft Roundabout to Ambleside carriageway closure
Eastbound · Closed until 06:00 58 hours
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🗺️ A52 Traffic Map — Where It's Happening
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📈 A52 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen
Early picture — 53 incidents recorded on the A52 since February 2026. The pattern below firms up as the archive grows.
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📈 Busiest 15:00–18:00
😌 Quietest 01:00–04:00
🕒 Typically clears in ~110 min ⏱ Typical delay ~10 min 📅 Weekdays see ~2.6× the weekend rate
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| Hour | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 2 | 3.8% |
| 01:00–02:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 02:00–03:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 03:00–04:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 04:00–05:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 05:00–06:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 06:00–07:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 07:00–08:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 08:00–09:00 | 3 | 5.7% |
| 09:00–10:00 | 8 | 15.1% |
| 10:00–11:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 11:00–12:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 12:00–13:00 | 6 | 11.3% |
| 13:00–14:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 14:00–15:00 | 3 | 5.7% |
| 15:00–16:00 ◀ peak | 6 | 11.3% |
| 16:00–17:00 ◀ peak | 3 | 5.7% |
| 17:00–18:00 ◀ peak | 5 | 9.4% |
| 18:00–19:00 | 4 | 7.5% |
| 19:00–20:00 | 3 | 5.7% |
| 20:00–21:00 | 3 | 5.7% |
| 21:00–22:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 22:00–23:00 | 0 | 0% |
| 23:00–00:00 | 1 | 1.9% |
Measured from 53 incidents recorded by this site since February 2026 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.
⚠️ 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?
Yes — the A52 is closed right now: A52 eastbound Wheatcroft Roundabout to Ambleside carriageway closure, until 06:00.
Q: Is there traffic on the A52 today?
The A52 is closed right now: A52 eastbound Wheatcroft Roundabout to Ambleside carriageway closure, until 06:00. Check the live feed above for every closure on the route.
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 2 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
0
Active incidents
0
Severe/serious
2
Roadworks
01:53
Last updated
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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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