Is the A46 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the A46 closed tonight?
No full closures. The A46 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound Tollbar entry slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.
Tonight's A46 closures ›Is the A46 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The A46 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Tollbar exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.
This weekend's A46 closures ›Are there roadworks on the A46 right now?
Yes. 2 sets of works are running on the A46 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.
A46 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No full closures. The A46 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound Tollbar entry slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Tollbar entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 both directions Tollbar to Walsgrave Roundabout.
Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
A46 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
No full closures. The A46 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Tollbar exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Tollbar exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 both directions Tollbar to Walsgrave Roundabout.
Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
A46 roadworks running now
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
A46 northbound Hill Holt entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 northbound Hill Holt Jct.
Slip road and gap closure due to works on local authority network.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
✅ until 15:30
Moderate
Northbound 🛑 now
A46 northbound Hill Holt exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 northbound Hill Holt Jct.
Slip road and gap closure due to works on local authority network.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
✅ until 15:30
Moderate
Starting soon
From 09:30 on 03 November 2026 to 15:30 on 03 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:30 on 3 November 2026
Minor
Southbound Starting soon
The A46 southbound between junctions with the A1434 and A1133
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 15:30 on 3 November 2026
A46 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Tuesday 3 Nov, daytime · 2 closures
Slip road closureNorthbound09:30 to 15:30
Hill Holt entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 northbound Hill Holt Jct.
Slip road and gap closure due to works on local authority network.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Slip road closureNorthbound09:30 to 15:30
Hill Holt exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 northbound Hill Holt Jct.
Slip road and gap closure due to works on local authority network.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure
Slip road closureNorthbound21:00 to 06:00
Tollbar entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 both directions Tollbar to Walsgrave Roundabout.
Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure
Slip road closureSouthbound21:00 to 06:00
Tollbar exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A46 both directions Tollbar to Walsgrave Roundabout.
Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
❓ A46 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A46 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 2 sets of roadworks running on the A46.
Is the A46 closed tonight?
No full closures. The A46 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: northbound Tollbar entry slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.
Is the A46 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The A46 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Tollbar exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.
When are A46 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A46 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A46 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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