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- M40 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Accident | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:28:00 GMT - M40 J4 northbound access | Northbound | Accident | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:27:33 GMT
Northbound M40 Closures and Delays
- M40 northbound between J2 and J3 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J2 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 2 March 2026 to 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J4 and J5 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J4 and J5 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 07:00 on 5 March 2026 to 23:59 on 6 March 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J16 and M42 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junction J15 and the M42 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 2 March 2026 to 7 March 2026. Schedule : From 21:00 on 9 March 2026 to 06:00 on 10 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - link road from M40 J1A northbound to M25 J16 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J1A . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:30 from 2 March 2026 to 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J11 and J12 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J11 and J12 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 07:00 on 5 March 2026 to 19:00 on 5 March 2026.
Warwickshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J1A and J2 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J1A and J2 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 07:00 on 3 March 2026 to 23:59 on 4 March 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J10 and J11 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 5 March 2026 to 16:00 on 5 March 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 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 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J12 and J13 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J12 and J14 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 3 March 2026 to 16:00 on 3 March 2026.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J9 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 5 March 2026 to 16:00 on 5 March 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 J10 northbound access | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound entry slip at junction J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J2 and J3 | Northbound | Road Works | BuckinghamshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J2 and J4 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 3 March 2026 to 16:00 on 3 March 2026.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J9 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 08:00 on 5 March 2026 to 16:00 on 5 March 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J15 and J16 | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J15 and J16 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 28 February 2026 to 06:00 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 2 March 2026 to 06:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 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 : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 3 March 2026 to 06:00 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 northbound between J9 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Reason : Horticultural works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 1 March 2026 to 23:59 on 4 March 2026.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 J15 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works | WarwickshireLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J15 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 21 May 2026 to 06:00 on 22 May 2026. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live Warwickshire Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT
Southbound M40 Closures and Live Delays
- 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 : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 28 February 2026 to 06:00 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Buckinghamshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 GMT - M40 southbound between J10 and J9 | Southbound | Road Works | OxfordshireLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 22:15 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Oxfordshire Live Travel News
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:56:53 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.