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🕐 Last verified 30 May, 19:14

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadA42
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouthbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedSat 30 May, 19:14
DelaySlow traffic (10 min)
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26002854
Views123

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A42 southbound between J12 and M42/A444 | Southbound | Congestion

Location : The A42 southbound between junction J12 and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 30 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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Incident on the A42 southbound at J12 in Southbound, reported at 19:14 UK time on Sat 30 May. Slow traffic (10 min). Still live.

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