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A38(M) Traffic News

A38(M) Aston Expressway · Birmingham city centre → Gravelly Hill (M6 J6)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:04

A38(M) traffic at 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

A38(M) traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 14:04
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Is the A38(M) closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A38(M) closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A38(M) at 14:04.

Is there an incident on the A38(M) right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A38(M) at 14:04.

Is the A38(M) closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A38(M) tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A38(M) closures and diversions ›

Is the A38(M) closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A38(M) this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A38(M) closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A38(M) today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A38(M) since midnight.

A38(M) 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 A38(M) Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A38(M) has 106 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 172 casualties. Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

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106 collisions · 172 casualties · 12 serious
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📰 A38(M) traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A38(M) traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A38(M) traffic now, for the whole road from Birmingham city centre to Gravelly Hill (M6 J6). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A38(M) 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 A38(M) information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A38(M) incidents, A38(M) closures tonight from their daily closure report, A38(M) roadworks, A38(M) accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A38(M) Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A38(M) closed today?

Any A38(M) 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 A38(M) today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A38(M), updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A38(M) right now?

Every live incident on the A38(M) — 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 A38(M)?

The A38(M) is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A38(M) right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A38(M) are listed above and at /traffic/a38m/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A38(M)?

The A38(M) connects to: M6, A38.

Where can I get A38(M) traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A38(M) traffic news page shows A38(M) 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 A38(M) 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.

Is there an accident on the A38(M) northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A38(M) northbound and the A38(M) southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

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ℹ️ A38(M) Road Details

Length
2 miles
From
Birmingham city centre
To
Gravelly Hill (M6 J6)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–19:00

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