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A26 Westbound Traffic

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A26 WESTBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A26 BOTH DIRECTIONS BEDDINGHAM…CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 15:16

A26 westbound traffic at 15:16 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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🚨 A26 Westbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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No live incidents on the A26 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A26 westbound 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
    Both directions A26 both directions Beddingham to Newhaven carriageway closure
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
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Is the A26 westbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:16 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A26 westbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A26 westbound at 15:16.

Is there an incident on the A26 westbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A26 westbound at 15:16.

Is the A26 westbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A26 westbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Beddingham to Newhaven carriageway closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight: A26 closures and diversions ›

Is the A26 westbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A26 westbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Beddingham to Newhaven carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend: A26 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A26 westbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A26 westbound since midnight.

A26 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 A26 westbound traffic

This page tracks live A26 traffic westbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the westbound 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 A26 eastbound traffic. The full A26 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A26 videos and tonight's A26 roadworks.

❓ A26 Westbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A26 westbound closed today?

No — as of 15:16 National Highways list no full closure on the A26 westbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A26 westbound today?

None reported at 15:16 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A26 westbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:16 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A26 westbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A26 slow westbound today?

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

Are there roadworks on the A26 westbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the A26 westbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A26 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A26 traffic westbound?

Right here — this page is live A26 traffic for the westbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A26 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A26 does this page cover?

The whole westbound carriageway, end to end — the A26 runs between Maidstone and Newhaven. The eastbound side has its own page.

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