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A21 Northbound Traffic

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A21 NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A21 NORTHBOUND CHIPSTEAD TO M25 J5CLOSED 22:00–05:30PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:06

A21 northbound traffic at 14:06 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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No live incidents on the A21 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A21 northbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 1

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Northbound A21 Northbound Chipstead to M25 Jct 5 carriageway closure
    Tonight · 22:00–05:30
    Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities and National Highways Network
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Is the A21 northbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:06 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A21 northbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A21 northbound at 14:06.

Is there an incident on the A21 northbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A21 northbound at 14:06.

Is the A21 northbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A21 northbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Chipstead to M25 Jct 5 carriageway closure, 22:00 to 05:30. Diversion: Diversion via Local Authorities and National Highways Network.

Tonight: A21 closures and diversions ›

Is the A21 northbound closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A21 northbound this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A21 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A21 northbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A21 northbound since midnight.

A21 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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ℹ️ About A21 northbound traffic

This page tracks live A21 traffic northbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A21 southbound traffic. The full A21 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A21 videos and tonight's A21 roadworks.

❓ A21 Northbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A21 northbound closed today?

No — as of 14:06 National Highways list no full closure on the A21 northbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A21 northbound today?

None reported at 14:06 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A21 northbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:06 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A21 northbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A21 slow northbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow northbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the A21 northbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the A21 northbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A21 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A21 traffic northbound?

Right here — this page is live A21 traffic for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A21 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A21 does this page cover?

The whole northbound carriageway, end to end — the A21 runs between Sevenoaks (M25 J5) and Hastings. The southbound side has its own page.

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