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A30 Traffic News

A30 Trunk Road · London (Houndslow) → Penzance
A30 TRAFFIC NOW
A30 EASTBOUND SUMMERCOURT TO…CLOSED 20:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:25

A30 traffic at 14:25 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure running now · 1 closure tonight.

A30 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 14:25
→ A30 eastbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ← A30 westbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks · 1 soon
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Regions: London, South West
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🚨 A30 traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

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No live incidents on the A30 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A30 closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Partial closure
    Eastbound A30 eastbound Holyway Cross exit slip closure 24/7
    Now · until 20:00 Sun 15 Nov
    Diversion: Diversion via Kennards House and back.
  • Full closure
    Eastbound A30 eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed
    Tonight · 20:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.
All A30 roadworks & diversions →

Is the A30 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:25 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A30 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A30 at 14:25.

Is there an incident on the A30 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A30 at 14:25.

Is the A30 closed tonight?

Yes. The A30 has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

Tonight: A30 closures and diversions ›

Is the A30 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A30 has 3 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Summercourt to Highgate - carriageway closed, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; Eastbound to A38 Westbound slip road carriageway closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Alphington - carriageway closed between the exit and entry slip roads, Fri 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 1 lane or slip road closure. Diversion: Diversion via A3058, A392, A39 to re-join A30 at Highgate Diversion from Fradden via A38 westbound then follow main diversion from Summercourt.

This weekend: A30 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A30 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A30 since midnight.

A30 accidents today and yesterday ›

Answers use official data only: the National Highways live incident feed and their planned closure report. Times can change, so check before you set off.

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📈 A30 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen

Measured from 127 incidents recorded on the A30 since February 2026: the riskiest window is 12:00–15:00, when 24% of incidents start. Right now (14:00) you're inside that window.

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HourIncidentsShare
00:00–01:00 2 1.6%
01:00–02:00 2 1.6%
02:00–03:00 2 1.6%
03:00–04:00 1 0.8%
04:00–05:00 1 0.8%
05:00–06:00 2 1.6%
06:00–07:00 4 3.1%
07:00–08:00 3 2.4%
08:00–09:00 4 3.1%
09:00–10:00 7 5.5%
10:00–11:00 4 3.1%
11:00–12:00 6 4.7%
12:00–13:00 ◀ peak 10 7.9%
13:00–14:00 ◀ peak 12 9.4%
14:00–15:00 ◀ peak 9 7.1%
15:00–16:00 10 7.9%
16:00–17:00 10 7.9%
17:00–18:00 8 6.3%
18:00–19:00 10 7.9%
19:00–20:00 6 4.7%
20:00–21:00 5 3.9%
21:00–22:00 5 3.9%
22:00–23:00 1 0.8%
23:00–00:00 3 2.4%
Measured from 127 incidents recorded by this site since February 2026 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.

📍 Heading to… off the A30

The places people drive to most, the A30 junction for each, and live A30 incidents nearby at 14:25.

Airport

Exeter Airport

Exeter, Devon
🛣️ Via the A30
✅ No A30 incidents reported within 3 miles

Devon's airport, off the A30 and about 1.5 miles from the M5

🧭 Directions Devon traffic
Airport

Heathrow Airport

Heathrow, Greater London
🛣️ Via the A30
✅ No A30 incidents reported within 3 miles

83.9 million passengers in 2024; £7 charge to use terminal drop-off areas

🧭 Directions Greater London traffic
Attraction

Land's End

Sennen, Cornwall
🛣️ Via the A30
✅ No A30 incidents reported within 3 miles

Landmark at the western end of the A30 (TR19 7AA)

🧭 Directions Cornwall traffic

⚠️ Most Dangerous A30 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A30 has 3,473 recorded collisions at 40 collision hotspots, involving 5,154 casualties (88 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Launceston
143 collisions · 252 casualties · 9 fatal · 23 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Camberley
276 collisions · 359 casualties · 5 fatal · 52 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr A303
126 collisions · 222 casualties · 5 fatal · 25 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr M5
110 collisions · 168 casualties · 5 fatal · 17 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Yeovil
137 collisions · 195 casualties · 4 fatal · 26 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Hayle
126 collisions · 205 casualties · 4 fatal · 25 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A30 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A30 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A30 traffic now, for the whole road from London (Houndslow) to Penzance. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A30 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live A30 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A30 incidents, A30 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A30 roadworks, A30 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Our A30 traffic videos show what it looks like on the road, and drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A30 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A30 closed today?

Any A30 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A30 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A30, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A30 right now?

Every live incident on the A30 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the A30?

The A30 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:30–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A30 right now?

There is currently 1 active roadwork scheme on the A30. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

What roads connect to the A30?

The A30 connects to: M3, M5, A303.

Where can I get A30 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A30 traffic news page shows A30 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For A30 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

Is there an accident on the A30 eastbound or westbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A30 eastbound and the A30 westbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

What time of day is the A30 worst for incidents?

Measured from 127 incidents recorded on the A30 since February 2026, the riskiest window is 12:00–15:00, when 24% of incidents start. The quietest is 02:00–05:00. Incidents on the A30 typically clear in about 96 minutes.

📊 A30 Status Summary

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Active incidents
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Severe/serious
1
Roadworks
14:25
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ℹ️ A30 Road Details

Length
281 miles
From
London (Houndslow)
To
Penzance
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:30–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A30 Locations

Hounslow Basingstoke Salisbury Exeter Okehampton Bodmin Penzance

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