A42 | Leicestershire | Carriageway Closure | Expect Delays

Incident timeline

1. 15:26, 9 AugFirst report

   The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

2. 21:55, 9 AugUpdate

   The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

3. 22:30, 9 AugUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 4m. Monitoring continues.

4. 22:35, 9 AugUpdate

   The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

5. 23:05, 9 AugUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 7h 39m. Monitoring continues.

6. 23:10, 9 AugUpdate

   The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

7. 23:40, 9 AugUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 14m. Monitoring continues.

8. 23:45, 9 AugUpdate

   The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

9. 00:15, 10 AugUpdate

   ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 8h 49m. Monitoring continues.

10. 00:20, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

11. 00:50, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 24m. Monitoring continues.

12. 00:55, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

13. 01:25, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 9h 59m. Monitoring continues.

14. 01:30, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

15. 02:00, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 10h 34m. Monitoring continues.

16. 02:05, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

17. 02:40, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 14m. Monitoring continues.

18. 02:45, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

19. 03:15, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 11h 49m. Monitoring continues.

20. 03:20, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

21. 03:50, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 24m. Monitoring continues.

22. 03:55, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

23. 04:25, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 12h 59m. Monitoring continues.

24. 04:30, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

25. 05:00, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 13h 34m. Monitoring continues.

26. 05:05, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

27. 05:35, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 9m. Monitoring continues.

28. 05:40, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

29. 06:10, 10 AugUpdate

    ⏱ Still active — no changes from National Highways. Incident ongoing for 14h 44m. Monitoring continues.

30. 06:15, 10 AugUpdate

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

31. 06:35, 10 AugUpdate

    ✅ Incident cleared — A42 reopened at 06:35 on 10 Aug 2026. Total disruption: 15h 9m. All lanes open, traffic returning to normal.

32. 05:35, 6 NovFinal update

    The A42 in Leicestershire is closed in northbound between J13 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch) and the M1J23a due to a multi vehicle collision.

Wording from National Highways, recorded as it changed.

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