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A417 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A417, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A417 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A417 closed tonight?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, 21:00 to 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

Tonight's A417 closures ›

Is the A417 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

This weekend's A417 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A417 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A417 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.

A417 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, 21:00 to 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
    From A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A46, A435, A436

A417 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

  • Full closureNorthboundFrom Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00
    Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout. Carriageway Closure (24/7) for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.
  • Full closureSouthboundFrom Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00
    From A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout Carriageway Closure (24/7) for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A46, A435, A436

A417 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the A417 right now

Nothing is running on the A417 at 13:58. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

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A417 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 closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
    From A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A46, A435, A436

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Full closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
    Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout. Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.
  • Full closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
    From A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout Carriageway Closure for earthworks for Missing Link works
    Diversion: Diversion route via A46, A435, A436

❓ A417 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A417 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A417 according to National Highways.

Is the A417 closed tonight?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, 21:00 to 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

Is the A417 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

When are A417 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A417 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:30–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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