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Overnight road closures

Planned full closures on England's motorways and major A roads. Most run 20:00–06:00.

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9 closures across England on the M40 · tue 8 sep · clear filters

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M40 Jct 5 to Jct 4 SB Full carriageway Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound carriageway is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutFull carriageway
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4 carriageway closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4, lane closures, carriageway closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.

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M40 Jct 4 to Jct 3 SB Full carriageway Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound carriageway is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
You will need another route — the main carriageway is shut.

Also closed on

Tonight Tomorrow Mon 7 Sep Tue 8 Sep

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutFull carriageway
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 4 to Jct 3 carriageway closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 3, lane closures, carriageway closure, slip road closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.

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M40 Jct 16 entry slip road closures NB Entry slip only Overnight 21:00 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 northbound entry slip road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.

RoadM40
DirectionNorthbound
Closed21:00 – 06:00
What's shutEntry slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 northbound Jct 16 entry slip road closures

Why the road is closed

M40 both directions Jct 16. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.

Diversion route

Diversion via National Highways and Local authority.

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M40 Jct 16 exit slip road closures SB Exit slip only Overnight 21:00 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound exit slip road is closed from 21:00 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 9 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed21:00 – 06:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 southbound Jct 16 exit slip road closures

Why the road is closed

M40 both directions Jct 16. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.

Diversion route

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M40 Jct 5 entry slip road SB Entry slip only Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound entry slip road is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutEntry slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4, lane closures, carriageway closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.

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M40 Jct 4 exit slip road SB Exit slip only Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound exit slip road is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 4 exit slip road closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 4, lane closures, carriageway closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.

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M40 Jct 4 entry slip road SB Entry slip only Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound entry slip road is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.

Also closed on

Tonight Tomorrow Mon 7 Sep Tue 8 Sep

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutEntry slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 4 entry slip road closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 5 to Jct 3, lane closures, carriageway closure, slip road closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.

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M40 Jct 9 entry slip road SB Entry slip only Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 southbound entry slip road is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot join here — use the next junction.

RoadM40
DirectionSouthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutEntry slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road closure

Why the road is closed

M40 Southbound Jct 9, entry slip road closure for maintenance works.

Diversion route

Diversion via National Highways network.

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M40 , Jct 3, Exit slip road closure. NB Exit slip only Overnight 22:15 – 06:00 tap for detail

The M40 northbound exit slip road is closed from 22:15 until 06:00 tue 8 sep — about 7.8 hours.
The road stays open. You cannot come off here — carry on to the next junction.

Also closed on

Tonight Tomorrow Mon 7 Sep Tue 8 Sep

RoadM40
DirectionNorthbound
Closed22:15 – 06:00
What's shutExit slip only
RegionSouth East

Exactly where

M40 Northbound, Jct 3, Exit slip road closure.

Why the road is closed

M40 Northbound, Jct 2 to Jct 3. Lane closures, slip road closure and

Diversion route

diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion route via national highways and local authority networks.

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