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🕐 Last verified 27 Feb, 09:40

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA46
DirectionNorthbound
RegionWest Midlands
CountyWarwickshire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedFri 27 Feb, 07:00
Cleared09:40
Lasted2h 40m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-14636594

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A46 northbound between A435 near Alcester and A422 | Northbound | Accident

Location : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A435 and the A422 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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Recent A46 incidents

15 incidents and roadworks logged on the A46 in the last 30 days, 11 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A46 | Gloucestershire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 11 Jul, 17:59 A46 | Warwickshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 8 Jul, 17:44 A46 | Warwickshire | Carriageway Closure | Expect DelaysWed 1 Jul, 07:44 A46 northbound exit for M6/M69/A4600 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 16:39 A46 northbound between A6 and A607 near Syston (south) | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 13:21 A46 southbound within the A5630 junction | Southbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 11:22
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Is the A46 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 09:40 UK time on Fri 27 Feb. See the A46 right now.

What happened on the A46 on 27 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A46 northbound in Warwickshire, reported at 07:00 UK time on Fri 27 Feb. Cleared at 09:40.

How long did it last?

2h 40m, from 07:00 UK time on Fri 27 Feb.

Where can I see everything else on the A46?

The A46 live page shows what is happening now, and the A46 archive has every incident on record.

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