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M2 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M2, straight from National Highways.

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0Full closures tonight 2Full closures this weekend
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Is the M2 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:57 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M2 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and westbound Jct 5 exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's M2 closures ›

Is the M2 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M2 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

This weekend's M2 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M2 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M2 at 13:57.

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.

M2 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The M2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and westbound Jct 5 exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works

M2 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The M2 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

  • Full closureEastboundSat 7 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Jct 5 to Jct 7 carriageway closure for survey works
  • Full closureEastboundSun 8 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Jct 5 to Jct 7 carriageway closure for survey works
  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works
  • Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works

M2 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the M2 right now

Nothing is running on the M2 at 13:57. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

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M2 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

Wednesday 4 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works

Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures

  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works
  • Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 5 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M2 both directions Junction 4 to Junction 6 A249 northbound Stockbury to Key Street carriageway slip road and lane closure for drainage works

❓ M2 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M2 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M2 according to National Highways.

Is the M2 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M2 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 2 lane or slip road closures are planned: westbound Jct 5 entry slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00; and westbound Jct 5 exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Is the M2 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M2 has 2 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sat 20:00 to 06:00; and eastbound Jct 5 to Jct 6 carriageway closure, Sun 20:00 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures.

When are M2 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M2 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:30–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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