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🕐 Last verified 28 Jun, 12:04

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StatusLive
Severity (NH)Moderate
RoadA49
DirectionSouthbound
RegionSouthbound
Category (NH)Congestion
ReportedSun 28 Jun, 12:04
Road typeA-Road (varies by section)
Speed limit30-70 mph (varies by section)
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-26185434

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What National Highways say

A49 southbound between A5/A5112 near Shrewsbury (south) and B4371 | Southbound | Congestion

Location : The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A5 south of Shrewsbury and the A489 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 28 June 2026.

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Recent A49 incidents

4 incidents and roadworks logged on the A49 in the last 30 days, 2 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

A49 | Shropshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysSat 11 Jul, 15:12 A49 | Herefordshire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysThu 9 Jul, 12:06 A49 northbound between A438 near Hereford (south) and A438 near Hereford (north) | Northbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 12:05 A49 northbound between A438 near Hereford (south) and A438 near Hereford (north) | Northbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 15:13 A49 southbound between A465 and B4399 | Southbound | CongestionSat 27 Jun, 10:09 A49 northbound between B4224 and A4103 | Northbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 19:22
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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 A49 right now.

What happened on the A49 on 28 Jun 2026?

Incident on the A49 southbound in Southbound, reported at 12:04 UK time on Sun 28 Jun. Still live.

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