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A50 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A50, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A50 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A50 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A50 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Alhambra exit and entry slip road closures, 21:00 to 06:00; and westbound Lightwood exit slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's A50 closures ›

Is the A50 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A50 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Britannia Stadium exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Blurton exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

This weekend's A50 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A50 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the A50 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.

A50 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The A50 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Alhambra exit and entry slip road closures, 21:00 to 06:00; and westbound Lightwood exit slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Alhambra exit and entry slip road closures
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Lightwood exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

A50 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The A50 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Britannia Stadium exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Blurton exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Britannia Stadium exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureEastboundFri 6 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
    Blurton exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

A50 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the A50 right now

Nothing is running on the A50 at 13:58. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

A50 live traffic →

A50 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

  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Foley entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Cockster exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Blurton entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Slip road closureWestbound21:00 to 06:00
    Britania Stadium exit and entry slip road closures
    Overall Scheme Details: A50 both directions Queensway roundabout to Catchems Corner. Entry and exit slip road closures for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

❓ A50 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A50 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the A50 according to National Highways.

Is the A50 closed tonight?

No full closures. The A50 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Alhambra exit and entry slip road closures, 21:00 to 06:00; and westbound Lightwood exit slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00.

Is the A50 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The A50 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: eastbound Britannia Stadium exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Blurton exit slip road closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00.

When are A50 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A50 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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