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A406 Traffic News

A406 North Circular Road · Chiswick → Beckton
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:04

A406 traffic at 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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No live incidents on the A406 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the A406 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A406 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A406 at 14:04.

Is there an incident on the A406 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A406 at 14:04.

Is the A406 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A406 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A406 closures and diversions ›

Is the A406 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A406 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A406 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A406 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A406 since midnight.

A406 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 A406 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A406 has 4,173 recorded collisions at 8 collision hotspots, involving 5,637 casualties (35 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Enfield
1,163 collisions · 1,542 casualties · 11 fatal · 133 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Edgware
711 collisions · 904 casualties · 9 fatal · 92 serious
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#3
nr Ilford
681 collisions · 993 casualties · 5 fatal · 51 serious
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#4
nr Barking
446 collisions · 661 casualties · 3 fatal · 37 serious
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#5
nr Mill Hill
624 collisions · 808 casualties · 2 fatal · 58 serious
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#6
nr Twickenham
355 collisions · 454 casualties · 2 fatal · 46 serious
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📰 A406 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A406 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A406 traffic now, for the whole road from Chiswick to Beckton. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A406 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 A406 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A406 incidents, A406 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A406 roadworks, A406 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A406 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A406 closed today?

Any A406 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 A406 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A406, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A406 right now?

Every live incident on the A406 — 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 A406?

The A406 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:00–19:30) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A406 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A406 are listed above and at /traffic/a406/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A406?

The A406 connects to: M1, A1, A10, A11, A12, A13.

Where can I get A406 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A406 traffic news page shows A406 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 A406 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.

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ℹ️ A406 Road Details

Length
25 miles
From
Chiswick
To
Beckton
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:00–19:30

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