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🕐 Last verified 27 Jun, 16:48

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadA500
DirectionNorthbound
RegionNorthbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedSat 27 Jun, 16:48
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌦️ Light drizzle
ReferenceREF-26183894

Times are UK time.

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A500 northbound between M6 and A519 | Northbound | Congestion

Location : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the M6 J15 and the A519 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 27 June 2026.

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Recent A500 incidents

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A500 northbound between A34 near Stoke-on-Trent (south) and A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 16:30 A500 southbound exit for A50 | Southbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 15:20 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 10:30 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 09:51 link road from A500 northbound/A5006 to A50 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 15:55 A500 northbound between M6 and A519 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 15:15
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This incident had not closed the road at 17:37 UK time on Tue 3 Nov 2026, according to National Highways. See the A500 right now.

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Incident on the A500 northbound in Northbound, reported at 16:48 UK time on Sat 27 Jun. Still live.

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