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A628 Woodhead Pass · Manchester (M67) → Barnsley (M1 J35a)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 13:55

A628 traffic at 13:55 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

A628 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 13:55
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Is the A628 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:55 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A628 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A628 at 13:55.

Is there an incident on the A628 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A628 at 13:55.

Is the A628 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the A628 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: A628 closures and diversions ›

Is the A628 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the A628 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: A628 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A628 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A628 since midnight.

A628 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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⚠️ Most Dangerous A628 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A628 has 498 recorded collisions at 7 collision hotspots, involving 769 casualties (8 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr M1
213 collisions · 293 casualties · 5 fatal · 58 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Pontefract
63 collisions · 100 casualties · 1 fatal · 28 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr Woodhead
95 collisions · 175 casualties · 1 fatal · 26 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Penistone
20 collisions · 23 casualties · 1 fatal · 4 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Tintwistle
43 collisions · 78 casualties · 19 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Wombwell
36 collisions · 53 casualties · 11 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A628 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A628 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A628 traffic now, for the whole road from Manchester (M67) to Barnsley (M1 J35a). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A628 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A628 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A628 incidents, A628 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A628 roadworks, A628 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Our A628 traffic videos show what it looks like on the road, and drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A628 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A628 closed today?

Any A628 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A628 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A628, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A628 right now?

Every live incident on the A628 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A628?

The A628 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A628 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A628 are listed above and at /traffic/a628/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A628?

The A628 connects to: M67, M1, A616.

Where can I get A628 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A628 traffic news page shows A628 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A628 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A628 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A628 eastbound and the A628 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

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ℹ️ A628 Road Details

Length
25 miles
From
Manchester (M67)
To
Barnsley (M1 J35a)
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A628 Locations

Hyde Tintwistle Penistone Barnsley

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