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🕐 Last verified 18 Feb, 15:20

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA46
DirectionSouthbound
RegionEast Midlands
CountyCity of Leicester
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 17 Feb, 18:22
ClearedWed 18 Feb, 15:20
Lasted20h 57m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather☁️ Overcast
ReferenceREF-3030936

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

A46 southbound between A6 and A5630 | Southbound | Accident

Location : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A5630 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

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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 15:20 UK time on Wed 18 Feb. See the A46 right now.

What happened on the A46 on 17 Feb 2026?

Crash on the A46 southbound in City of Leicester, reported at 18:22 UK time on Tue 17 Feb. Cleared at 15:20 on Wed 18 Feb.

How long did it last?

20h 57m, from 18:22 UK time on Tue 17 Feb.

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