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A46 Southbound Traffic

A46 Trunk Road · Southbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:18

A46 southbound traffic at 14:18 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 A46 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A46 southbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 1

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Southbound A46 southbound Tollbar exit slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways network.
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Is the A46 southbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:18 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A46 southbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A46 southbound at 14:18.

Is there an incident on the A46 southbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A46 southbound at 14:18.

Is the A46 southbound closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A46 southbound tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A46 closures and diversions ›

Is the A46 southbound closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A46 southbound 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: A46 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A46 southbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A46 southbound since midnight.

A46 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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ℹ️ About A46 southbound traffic

This page tracks live A46 traffic southbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the southbound 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 A46 northbound traffic. The full A46 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A46 videos and tonight's A46 roadworks.

❓ A46 Southbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A46 southbound closed today?

No — as of 14:18 National Highways list no full closure on the A46 southbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the A46 southbound today?

None reported at 14:18 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the A46 southbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:18 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the A46 southbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the A46 slow southbound today?

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

Are there roadworks on the A46 southbound tonight?

None scheduled as of 14:18. 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 A46 traffic southbound?

Right here — this page is live A46 traffic for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A46 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the A46 does this page cover?

The whole southbound carriageway, end to end — the A46 runs between Bath and Cleethorpes. The northbound side has its own page.

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