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A417 Trunk Road · Cirencester → Brockworth
A417 TRAFFIC NOW
A417 NORTHBOUND AIR BALLOON…CLOSED 21:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 2
Clear ⏱ Updated 16:30

A417 traffic at 16:30 on Tuesday 3 November: 2 closures tonight.

A417 traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 16:30
↑ A417 northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A417 southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks · 2 soon
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No live incidents on the A417 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A417 closures tonight and the next 3 days 2

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

  • Full closure
    Northbound A417 Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.
  • Full closure
    Southbound A417 Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion route via A46, A435, A436
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Is the A417 closed? Quick answers

Checked 16:30 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the A417 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the A417 at 16:30.

Is there an incident on the A417 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the A417 at 16:30.

Is the A417 closed tonight?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, 21:00 to 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

Tonight: A417 closures and diversions ›

Is the A417 closed this weekend?

Yes. The A417 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Northbound Air Balloon Roundabout to A46 Shurdington roundabout - carriageway closed, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00; and Southbound from A46 Shurdington to Air Balloon Roundabout carriageway closure, from Fri 6 Nov 23:00, until Mon 9 Nov 06:00. Diversion: Diversion route via A436, A435, and A46.

This weekend: A417 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the A417 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the A417 since midnight.

A417 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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⚠️ Most Dangerous A417 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A417 has 592 recorded collisions at 12 collision hotspots, involving 850 casualties (33 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Birdlip
103 collisions · 191 casualties · 11 fatal · 31 serious
Severe Blackspot
#2
nr Wantage
68 collisions · 85 casualties · 6 fatal · 9 serious
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#3
nr M5
99 collisions · 144 casualties · 4 fatal · 32 serious
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#4
nr Faringdon
75 collisions · 90 casualties · 3 fatal · 24 serious
Severe Blackspot
#5
nr Cricklade
21 collisions · 31 casualties · 3 fatal · 3 serious
Severe Blackspot
#6
nr Cirencester
39 collisions · 58 casualties · 2 fatal · 15 serious
Severe Blackspot
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📰 A417 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the A417 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: A417 traffic now, for the whole road from Cirencester to Brockworth. Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the A417 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 A417 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's A417 incidents, A417 closures tonight from their daily closure report, A417 roadworks, A417 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ A417 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A417 closed today?

Any A417 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 A417 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A417, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the A417 right now?

Every live incident on the A417 — 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 A417?

The A417 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 A417 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the A417 are listed above and at /traffic/a417/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the A417?

The A417 connects to: A419, A436, M5.

Where can I get A417 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This A417 traffic news page shows A417 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 A417 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 A417 northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A417 northbound and the A417 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.

📊 A417 Status Summary

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ℹ️ A417 Road Details

Length
23 miles
From
Cirencester
To
Brockworth
Type
A-road
AM Rush
07:30–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key A417 Locations

Cirencester Crickley Hill Birdlip Brockworth Gloucester

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