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M40 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M40, straight from National Highways.

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2Full closures tonight 1Full closures this weekend
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Is the M40 closed? Quick answers

Checked 13:58 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M40 closed tonight?

Yes. The M40 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00; and Southbound, Jct 4 to Jct 3 carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

Tonight's M40 closures ›

Is the M40 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M40 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, Fri 22:15 to 06:00. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

This weekend's M40 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M40 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M40 at 13:58.

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.

M40 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

Yes. The M40 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00; and Southbound, Jct 4 to Jct 3 carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

  • Full closureSouthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Jct 9, hardshoulder closures, lane closures, entry slip road closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.
  • Full closureSouthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Southbound, Jct 4 to Jct 3 carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Southbound, Jct 5 to Jct 4 slip road closure, carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance work Diversion via National Highways network and local authority road
  • Slip road closureNorthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Northbound, Jct 3 exit slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 northbound, Jct 2 to Jct 3, lane closures, exit slip road closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network and local authority roads.
  • Slip road closureSouthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Jct 4 entry slip road closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Southbound, Jct 5 to Jct 4 slip road closure, carriageway closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance work Diversion via National Highways network and local authority road

M40 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

Yes. The M40 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, Fri 22:15 to 06:00. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

  • Full closureSouthboundFri 6 Nov, 22:15 to 06:00
    Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Jct 9, hardshoulder closures, lane closures, entry slip road closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

M40 roadworks running now

Severe Northbound Starting soon
The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J9
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Minor Northbound Starting soon
The M40 northbound between junctions J8A and J9
🔨 Roadworks
✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026

M40 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

  • Full closureSouthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Jct 9, hardshoulder closures, lane closures, entry slip road closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure

  • Full closureSouthbound22:15 to 06:00
    Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure
    Overall Scheme Details: M40 Jct 9, hardshoulder closures, lane closures, entry slip road closure and
    Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

❓ M40 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M40 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M40 according to National Highways.

Is the M40 closed tonight?

Yes. The M40 has 2 full closures planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00; and Southbound, Jct 4 to Jct 3 carriageway closure, 22:15 to 06:00. Plus 2 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

Is the M40 closed this weekend?

Yes. The M40 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Southbound Jct 9 entry slip road carriageway closure, Fri 22:15 to 06:00. Diversion: diversion route for maintenance works. Diversion via National Highways network.

When are M40 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M40 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:30). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

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