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A34 Traffic News

A34 Trunk Road · Winchester (M3) → Manchester (A635)
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A34 NORTHBOUND MARCHAM TO ABINGDONCLOSED 21:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 3
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:25

A34 traffic at 14:25 on Tuesday 3 November: 3 closures tonight.

A34 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 14:25
↑ A34 northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A34 southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
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No live incidents on the A34 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A34 closures tonight and the next 3 days 9

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

  • Full closure
    Northbound A34 northbound Marcham to Abingdon carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Southbound A34 southbound Peartree to Hinksey Hill carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Northbound A34 northbound Peartree carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip roads
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A34 northbound West Ilsley entry slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A34 northbound West Ilsley exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound A34 northbound Chilton exit slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
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  • Partial closure
    Northbound A34 northbound Chilton entry slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A34 southbound Bullington exit slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Southbound A34 southbound Bullington entry slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
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Is the A34 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:25 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A34 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A34 at 14:25.

Is there an incident on the A34 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A34 at 14:25.

Is the A34 closed tonight?

Yes. The A34 has 3 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): northbound Marcham to Abingdon carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00; northbound Peartree carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip roads, 21:00 to 06:00; and southbound Peartree to Hinksey Hill carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

Tonight: A34 closures and diversions ›

Is the A34 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A34 has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Marcham to Abingdon carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; southbound Peartree to Hinksey Hill carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00; and northbound Marcham to Abingdon carriageway closure, Sat 21:00 to 06:00 and 1 more.

This weekend: A34 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A34 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A34 since midnight.

A34 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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📈 A34 Journey Pulse — when incidents actually happen

Measured from 82 incidents recorded on the A34 since February 2026: the riskiest window is 11:00–14:00, when 26% of incidents start. Right now (14:00) you're outside the peak window.

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HourIncidentsShare
00:00–01:00 1 1.2%
01:00–02:00 1 1.2%
02:00–03:00 0 0%
03:00–04:00 0 0%
04:00–05:00 1 1.2%
05:00–06:00 2 2.4%
06:00–07:00 4 4.9%
07:00–08:00 4 4.9%
08:00–09:00 7 8.5%
09:00–10:00 8 9.8%
10:00–11:00 4 4.9%
11:00–12:00 ◀ peak 6 7.3%
12:00–13:00 ◀ peak 10 12.2%
13:00–14:00 ◀ peak 5 6.1%
14:00–15:00 5 6.1%
15:00–16:00 3 3.7%
16:00–17:00 6 7.3%
17:00–18:00 3 3.7%
18:00–19:00 5 6.1%
19:00–20:00 2 2.4%
20:00–21:00 2 2.4%
21:00–22:00 0 0%
22:00–23:00 3 3.7%
23:00–00:00 0 0%
Measured from 82 incidents recorded by this site since February 2026 (planned roadworks excluded). Recomputed nightly from our incident archive.

📍 Heading to… off the A34

The places people drive to most, the A34 junction for each, and live A34 incidents nearby at 14:25.

Racecourse

Newbury Racecourse

Newbury, Berkshire
🛣️ Via the A34
✅ No A34 incidents reported within 3 miles

M4/A4 traffic enters via Hambridge Road; A339 traffic via Racecourse Road

🧭 Directions Berkshire traffic
Town centre

Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire
🛣️ Via the A34
✅ No A34 incidents reported within 3 miles

City centre with bus gates and traffic filters; large park and ride network

🧭 Directions Oxfordshire traffic
Attraction

Trentham Estate

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
🛣️ Via the A34
✅ No A34 incidents reported within 3 miles

Gardens and estate on Stoke's southern fringe; over 3 million visits in 2013

🧭 Directions Staffordshire traffic

⚠️ Most Dangerous A34 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A34 has 3,301 recorded collisions at 25 collision hotspots, involving 4,554 casualties (66 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Wilmslow
187 collisions · 256 casualties · 8 fatal · 30 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Aldridge
112 collisions · 157 casualties · 5 fatal · 16 serious
Severe Blackspot
#3
nr East Ilsley
80 collisions · 138 casualties · 5 fatal · 14 serious
Severe Blackspot
#4
nr Solihull
253 collisions · 354 casualties · 4 fatal · 40 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Congleton
119 collisions · 155 casualties · 4 fatal · 29 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Abingdon
125 collisions · 179 casualties · 4 fatal · 25 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A34 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A34 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A34 traffic now, for the whole road from Winchester (M3) to Manchester (A635). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A34 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 A34 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A34 incidents, A34 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A34 roadworks, A34 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Our A34 traffic videos show what it looks like on the road, and drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A34 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A34 closed today?

Any A34 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 A34 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A34, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A34 right now?

Every live incident on the A34 — 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 A34?

The A34 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A34 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A34 are listed above and at /traffic/a34/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A34?

The A34 connects to: M3, M4, A420, M40, M6.

Where can I get A34 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A34 traffic news page shows A34 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 A34 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 A34 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A34 northbound and the A34 southbound 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 A34 worst for incidents?

Measured from 82 incidents recorded on the A34 since February 2026, the riskiest window is 11:00–14:00, when 26% of incidents start. The quietest is 01:00–04:00. Incidents on the A34 typically clear in about 114 minutes.

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ℹ️ A34 Road Details

Length
96 miles
From
Winchester (M3)
To
Manchester (A635)
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A34 Locations

Winchester Newbury Oxford Banbury Solihull Birmingham Manchester

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