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A40 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A40, straight from National Highways.

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0Full closures tonight 0Full closures this weekend
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Is the A40 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A40 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A40 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight's A40 closures ›

Is the A40 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A40 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend's A40 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A40 right now?

Yes. 1 set of works is running on the A40 at 15:17.

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.

A40 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the A40 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

A40 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the A40 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

A40 roadworks running now

Moderate
[A40] OXFORD STREET (W1B ,W1C ,W1D ,W1F ,W1G ,W1S ,W1T ,W1W ) (Westminster)
🔨 Roadworks
✅ Expected to clear by 2026-12-31 23:59:00

A40 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

No other A40 closures are published yet.

❓ A40 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A40 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the A40.

Is the A40 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A40 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Is the A40 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A40 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

When are A40 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A40 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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Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.

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