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M23 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M23, straight from National Highways.

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Is the M23 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M23 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Tonight's M23 closures ›

Is the M23 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The M23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

This weekend's M23 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M23 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M23 at 13:59.

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.

M23 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No full closures. The M23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 10a exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M23 southbound Jct 9 to Jct 11 slip road and lane closures for horticulture works

M23 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No full closures. The M23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

  • Slip road closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 10a exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M23 southbound Jct 9 to Jct 11 slip road and lane closures for horticulture works

M23 roadworks running now

Severe Southbound Starting soon
The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10A
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026
Severe Southbound Starting soon
The M23 southbound between junctions J10 and J11
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 4 November 2026

M23 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 closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 10a exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M23 southbound Jct 9 to Jct 11 slip road and lane closures for horticulture works

Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Slip road closureSouthbound20:00 to 06:00
    Jct 10a exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M23 southbound Jct 9 to Jct 11 slip road and lane closures for horticulture works

❓ M23 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M23 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M23 according to National Highways.

Is the M23 closed tonight?

No full closures. The M23 stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, 20:00 to 06:00.

Is the M23 closed this weekend?

No full closures. The M23 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: southbound Jct 10a exit slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.

When are M23 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M23 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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