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Northbound M40 Closures and Delays
- M40 northbound within J1A after M25 J16 anti-clockwise access | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1 and J1A . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 14 January 2026 to 17 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 31 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 5 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:46 GMT - M40 northbound between J2 and J3 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1A and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 14 January 2026 to 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:16:54 GMT - M40 J10 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 13 January 2026 to 18 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:38:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J11 and J12 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Warwickshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:21:59 GMT - M40 northbound between J6 and J7 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J5 and J8A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:21:54 GMT - M40 J6 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:21:54 GMT - M40 northbound between J8A and J9 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J8A and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 15 January 2026 to 06:00 on 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:03:55 GMT - M40 northbound between J11 and J12 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 14 January 2026 to 16 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 09:30 and 15:30 from 19 January 2026 to 23 January 2026.
Warwickshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:31:19 GMT - M40 northbound between J3 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 18 January 2026 to 23:59 on 21 January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:04:37 GMT - M40 northbound between J3 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Horticultural works. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 16 January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:51 GMT - M40 J16 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:00 on 19 January 2026 to 15:30 on 19 January 2026.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:02:59 GMT - M40 northbound between J16 and M42 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junction J15 and the M42 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:00 on 19 January 2026 to 15:30 on 19 January 2026.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:02:59 GMT - M40 northbound between J2 and J3 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1A and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 17 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:02:20 GMT - M40 northbound between J3 and J4 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J3 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 17 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 26 January 2026 to 30 January 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 2 February 2026 to 7 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:02:20 GMT - M40 northbound between J10 and J11 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 14 January 2026 to 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 northbound between J14 and J15 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J13 and J15 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:15 and 06:00 from 15 January 2026 to 17 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 northbound between J11 and J12 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 14 January 2026 to 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Warwickshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 northbound between J10 and J11 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadside drains works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 17 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 J10 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 18 January 2026 to 06:00 on 19 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 northbound between J7 and J8 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J7 and J8A . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 18 January 2026 to 23:59 on 23 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - fast slip from A404 northbound to M40 northbound | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 January 2026 to 24 January 2026. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 January 2026 to 06:00 on 27 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 northbound between J13 and J14 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J13 and J14 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT
Southbound M40 Closures and Live Delays
- M40 southbound within J9 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound at junction J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Horticultural works. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 14 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:02:18 GMT - M40 southbound within J1 | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J1A and J1 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:31:49 GMT - M40 southbound between J2 and J1A | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J4 and J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:15:49 GMT - M40 southbound between J2 and J1A | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J2 and J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:14:28 GMT - M40 southbound between J9 and J8A | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J9 and J8A . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 15 January 2026 to 06:00 on 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:16:18 GMT - M40 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 January 2026 to 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:22:26 GMT - M40 southbound between J10 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Reason : Roadside equipment maintenance is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 09:30 on 16 January 2026 to 15:30 on 16 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:20:01 GMT - M40 southbound between J9 and J8A | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J9 and J8A . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 14 January 2026 to 23:59 on 16 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 15 January 2026 to 06:00 on 16 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J12 and J11 | Southbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J12 and J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 14 January 2026 to 06:00 on 15 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Warwickshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 19 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J9 and J8A | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J9 and J8A . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 23:59 on 31 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J3 and J2 | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J4 and J2 . Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 17 January 2026 to 06:00 on 18 January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J4 and J3 | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J4 and J3 . Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 17 January 2026 to 06:00 on 18 January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 J3 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 17 January 2026 to 06:00 on 18 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J5 and J4 | Southbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 18 January 2026 to 23:59 on 20 January 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound within J11 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound at junction J11 . Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 18 January 2026 to 06:00 on 19 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 J11 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J11 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 18 January 2026 to 06:00 on 19 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 J8 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J8 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 18 January 2026 to 23:59 on 23 January 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J9 and J8A | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J9 and J8A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 16 January 2026 to 06:00 on 17 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT - M40 southbound between J13 and J12 | Southbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J14 and J12 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 19 January 2026 to 06:00 on 20 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:45:04 GMT
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Where are you getting your light traffic on the m40 south information from,because it is entirely inaccurate. It’s heaving, and is, therefore, moving extremely slowly!
The accident on the M40 outside Banbury is almost clear. Cones are being removed.
Some movement in all three lanes, but slow.
Traffic at standstill on all lanes southbound leading to J11.
M40 between junction 14 and 15 complete standstill
13:24 24/9/20
M40 southbound between Junction 10 and 11 traffic at a complete standstill. 13.08 13th Oct.
M40 Southbound traffic at a complete standstill between junctions 9 and 10. 9.20pm – 1st October 2019
M40 north at M25 junction at standstill across all lanes. No obvious reason.