Is the M18 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the M18 closed tonight?
No full closures. The M18 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 2 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Tonight's M18 closures ›Is the M18 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The M18 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 5 lane or slip road closures are planned: southbound Jct 5 to M180 eastbound Ings link road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00 and 3 more.
This weekend's M18 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M18 right now?
Yes. 1 set of works is running on the M18 at 13:59, 1 with severe delays.
Works running now ›From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.
M18 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No full closures. The M18 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 2 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 2 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 2 A1m southbound Jct 35
Slip road closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M18 A631 A6182
M18 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
No full closures. The M18 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 5 lane or slip road closures are planned: southbound Jct 5 to M180 eastbound Ings link road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00 and 3 more.
Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 to M180 eastbound Ings link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 5 M180 eastbound and westbound Ings
Slip road closures and lane closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M18 A630 A614
Slip road closureNorthboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 5 M180 westbound Jct 1 to M18 Jct 5
Slip road and lane closures for barrier repair works
Diversion: Diversion via M18 M180
Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 4 to Jct 6 and M180 eastbound and westbound Jct 5 to Jct 1.
Carriageway closure, Slip road closures and lane closures for electrical works.
Diversion: Diversion M18 A614 M180 A630 A18
Slip road closureNorthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
To M62 westbound Jct 35 link road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M62 westbound Jct 36 to Jct 34, M18 northbound and southbound Jct 6 to Jct 7
Carriageway and lane closures for Abnormal load movement
Diversion: Diversion M18 M62 A614
Slip road closureSouthboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 exit slip road closure (top section)
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 4 to Jct 6 and M180 eastbound and westbound Jct 5 to Jct 1.
Carriageway closure, Slip road closures and lane closures for electrical works.
Diversion: Diversion M18 A614 M180 A630 A18
M18 roadworks running now
Severe
Northbound
The M18 northbound between junctions with the M1 and M18
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 4 lanes closed
Severe
Starting soon
The M18 to the A57 south
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M18 southbound between junctions J6 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 16 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The M18 southbound exit slip at junction J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The M18 northbound between junctions J4 and J5
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 9 November 2026
M18 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Wednesday 4 Nov night · 1 closure
Slip road closureNorthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 5 M180 eastbound and westbound Ings
Slip road closures and lane closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M18 A630 A614
Thursday 5 Nov night · 3 closures
Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 5 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 northbound and southbound Jct 5 M180 eastbound and westbound Ings
Slip road closures and lane closures for electrical works
Diversion: Diversion M18 A630 A614
Slip road closureSouthbound22:30 to 06:00
Jct 1 exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 southbound Jct 2 to Jct 1
Slip road closures for general cleaning and maintenance
Diversion: Diversion M18 M1 A57 A631
Slip road closureSouthbound22:30 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M18 southbound Jct 2 to Jct 1
Slip road closures for general cleaning and maintenance
Diversion: Diversion M18 M1 A57 A631
❓ M18 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M18 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the M18, 1 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M18 closed tonight?
No full closures. The M18 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 2 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.
Is the M18 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The M18 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 5 lane or slip road closures are planned: southbound Jct 5 to M180 eastbound Ings link road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00; and northbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00 and 3 more.
When are M18 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M18 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M18 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
UK Traffic Updates