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A500 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the A500, straight from National Highways.

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Is the A500 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:00 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A500 closed tonight?

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

Tonight's A500 closures ›

Is the A500 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

This weekend's A500 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the A500 right now?

Yes. 1 set of works is running on the A500 at 14:00, 1 with severe delays.

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.

A500 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

  • Full closureBoth directionsSince Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00
    Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A500 both directions Campbell Road. Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

A500 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

  • Full closureBoth directionsSince Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00
    Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: A500 both directions Campbell Road. Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

A500 roadworks running now

Severe Both directions 🛑 now
A500 both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A500 both directions Campbell Road. Carriageway closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Sat 16 Jan

A500 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

No other A500 closures are published yet.

❓ A500 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the A500 right now?

Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the A500, 1 of them causing severe delays.

Is the A500 closed tonight?

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

Is the A500 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A500 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): both directions Campbell Road over bridge carriageway closure, since Mon 27 Jul 20:00, until Sat 16 Jan 06:00. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local Authority network.

When are A500 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the A500 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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