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A36 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A36, straight from National Highways.

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1Full closures tonight 1Full closures this weekend
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Is the A36 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A36 closed tonight?

Yes. The A36 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's A36 closures ›

Is the A36 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A36 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's A36 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A36 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A36 at 13:58.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

A36 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A36 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.

  • Full closureBoth directions21:00 to 06:00
    Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Deptford entry slip road from A303 westbound closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303

A36 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A36 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.

  • Full closureBoth directionsSun 8 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
  • Lane closureBoth directionsFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Beckington/White Row roundabout to Warminster Services roundabout
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Beckington/White Row roundabout to Warminster Services roundabout - carriageway closure for urgent carriageway reconstruction. Southbound
    Diversion: diversion via - A361, Wynsome St, Bradley Rd, Southwick Rd, Westbury Rd, A350 and rejoin A36 at Warminster services roundabout. Northbound diversion via - as above in reverse. Localised access in place between Beckington and Thoulstone
  • Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Deptford entry slip road from A303 westbound closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303

A36 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the A36 right now

Nothing is running on the A36 at 13:58. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

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A36 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureBoth directions21:00 to 06:00
    Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Deptford entry slip road from A303 westbound closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureBoth directions21:00 to 06:00
    Cotley Hill to Deptford carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303
  • Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Deptford entry slip road from A303 westbound closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A36 both directions Cotley Hill to Deptford - carriageway closure for horticulture (cutting and planting)
    Diversion: Diversion via A350, A303

❓ A36 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A36 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A36 according to National Highways.

Is the A36 closed tonight?

Yes. The A36 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.

Is the A36 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A36 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.

When are A36 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A36 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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