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A42 Eastbound Traffic

A42 Trunk Road · Eastbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
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Clear ⏱ Updated 15:17

A42 eastbound traffic at 15:17 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 A42 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the A42 eastbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A42 eastbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A42 eastbound at 15:17.

Is there an incident on the A42 eastbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A42 eastbound at 15:17.

Is the A42 eastbound closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A42 eastbound tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A42 closures and diversions ›

Is the A42 eastbound closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A42 eastbound this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

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Is there an accident on the A42 eastbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A42 eastbound since midnight.

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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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ℹ️ About A42 eastbound traffic

This page tracks live A42 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See A42 westbound traffic. The full A42 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A42 videos and tonight's A42 roadworks.

❓ A42 Eastbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A42 eastbound closed today?

No — as of 15:17 National Highways list no full closure on the A42 eastbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A42 eastbound today?

None reported at 15:17 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A42 eastbound right now?

No incidents reported at 15:17 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A42 eastbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A42 slow eastbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow eastbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the A42 eastbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 15:17. Overnight closures usually run from around 21:00–22:00 to 06:00 — this page lists them the moment National Highways publish them.

Where can I check live A42 traffic eastbound?

Right here — this page is live A42 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A42 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A42 does this page cover?

The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the A42 runs between Measham (M42 J11) and Castle Donington (M1 J23a). The westbound side has its own page.

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