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A36 Northbound Traffic

A36 Trunk Road · Northbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
A36 NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
A36 BOTH DIRECTIONS COTLEY HILL…CLOSED 21:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 15:16

A36 northbound traffic at 15:16 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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No live incidents on the A36 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A36 northbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

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

  • Full closure
    Both directions A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A36 northbound Deptford entry slip road from A303 westbound closed
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
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Is the A36 northbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:16 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A36 northbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A36 northbound at 15:16.

Is there an incident on the A36 northbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A36 northbound at 15:16.

Is the A36 northbound closed tonight?

Yes. The A36 northbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303.

Tonight: A36 closures and diversions ›

Is the A36 northbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The A36 northbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure, Sun 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303.

This weekend: A36 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A36 northbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A36 northbound since midnight.

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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 A36 northbound traffic

This page tracks live A36 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 A36 southbound traffic. The full A36 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A36 videos and tonight's A36 roadworks.

❓ A36 Northbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A36 northbound closed today?

No — as of 15:16 National Highways list no full closure on the A36 northbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A36 northbound today?

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

Is there an incident on the A36 northbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:16 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A36 northbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A36 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 A36 northbound tonight?

Yes — 1 overnight closure is scheduled on the A36 northbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A36 roadworks page.

Where can I check live A36 traffic northbound?

Right here — this page is live A36 traffic for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A36 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A36 does this page cover?

The whole northbound carriageway, end to end — the A36 runs between Bath (A4) and Southampton (M27). The southbound side has its own page.

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