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The M42 is a vital link for drivers in the Midlands, connecting Birmingham with Nottingham, Solihull, Tamworth and Redditch.
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Northbound M42 Delays and Roadworks
Southbound M42 Roadworks and Delays
M42 southbound between J3 and J2 | Southbound | Road Works | Worcestershire
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There are two of three lanes closed.
Live M42 Worcestershire Travel Updates
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:04:05 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 southbound to M5 J4A southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Worcestershire
Location : The M42 slip road to the M5 southbound . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:57 on 18 April 2024 to 06:00 on 19 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Live M42 Worcestershire Travel Updates
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:58:37 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 southbound between J1 and M5 | Southbound | Road Works | Worcestershire
Location : The M42 southbound between junction J1 and the M5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 April 2024 to 06:00 on 24 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Live M42 Worcestershire Travel Updates
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:57 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 southbound to M5 J4A northbound | Southbound | Road Works | Worcestershire
Location : The M42 slip road to the M5 northbound . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 April 2024 to 06:00 on 24 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Live M42 Worcestershire Travel Updates
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:57 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 southbound to M5 J4A northbound | Southbound | Road Works | Worcestershire
Location : The M42 southbound between junction J1 and the M5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 23 April 2024 to 06:00 on 24 April 2024.
Live M42 Worcestershire Travel Updates
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:57 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 southbound within J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Reason : Roadworks scheme. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 21:03 on 16 April 2024 to 06:00 on 11 May 2024.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:04:17 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 southbound within J3A | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J4 and J3A . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 May 2024 to 11 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:24:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 J5 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 May 2024 to 11 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:24:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 southbound within J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 May 2024 to 11 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:24:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 southbound within J4 | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound between junctions J5 and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 26 April 2024 to 06:00 on 27 April 2024. Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 May 2024 to 06:00 on 8 May 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:24:16 GMT Live Traffic NewsM42 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 8 May 2024 to 11 May 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:24:15 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road between M6 J4 northbound and M42 J7 southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J7 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 19 April 2024 to 21 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:40:33 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M6 J4A southbound to M42 J8 southbound | Southbound | Road Works | Warwickshire
Location : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 03:00 on 20 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M42 Warwickshire Travel Updates
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:40:33 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 J8 southbound to M6 J4A northbound | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Bridge repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 03:00 on 20 April 2024 to 05:00 on 22 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:40:33 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 J8 southbound to M6 J4A northbound | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 03:00 on 20 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:40:33 GMT Live Traffic Newslink road from M42 J8 southbound to M6 J4A northbound | Southbound | Road Works | Solihull District
Location : The M42 southbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 06:00 from 22 April 2024 to 27 April 2024. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Live M42 Solihull District Travel Updates
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:40:33 GMT Live Traffic News
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So glad I saw the M42 delays on here just before setting out. Passed huge queue southbound on the way there, but came home a different way, so managed to avoid a load of stress.
Currently at a stand still M42 between 6 and 5 . No update here
So this is really helpful for m42 10/10 nice keep it up 👍🏻
Help stuck on the M42 northbound- standstill for miles. Looked up here and it says all lanes closed? What happens now?