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A205 South Circular Road · Chiswick → Woolwich
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:03

A205 traffic at 14:03 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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No live incidents on the A205 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the A205 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:03 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A205 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A205 at 14:03.

Is there an incident on the A205 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A205 at 14:03.

Is the A205 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A205 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A205 closures and diversions ›

Is the A205 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A205 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A205 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A205 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A205 since midnight.

A205 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A205 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A205 has 2,908 recorded collisions at 6 collision hotspots, involving 3,430 casualties (14 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Croydon
1,054 collisions · 1,247 casualties · 6 fatal · 142 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr London
574 collisions · 648 casualties · 3 fatal · 96 serious
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#3
nr Twickenham
549 collisions · 618 casualties · 2 fatal · 102 serious
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#4
nr Barking
450 collisions · 558 casualties · 2 fatal · 53 serious
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#5
nr Orpington
232 collisions · 307 casualties · 1 fatal · 23 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Sutton
49 collisions · 52 casualties · 13 serious
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📰 A205 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A205 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A205 traffic now, for the whole road from Chiswick to Woolwich. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A205 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A205 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A205 incidents, A205 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A205 roadworks, A205 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A205 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A205 closed today?

Any A205 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A205 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A205, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A205 right now?

Every live incident on the A205 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A205?

The A205 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:00–19:30) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A205 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A205 are listed above and at /traffic/a205/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A205?

The A205 connects to: A3, A23, A21, A316, A206.

Where can I get A205 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A205 traffic news page shows A205 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A205 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

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ℹ️ A205 Road Details

Length
20 miles
From
Chiswick
To
Woolwich
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:00–19:30

📍 Key A205 Locations

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