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M42 Southbound Traffic

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M42 SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
M42 SOUTHBOUND J7A TO 6CLOSED 21:00–06:00PLANNED CLOSURE TONIGHT
Planned tonight, 1 of 1
Clear ⏱ Updated 14:09

M42 southbound traffic at 14:09 on Tuesday 3 November: 1 closure tonight.

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Junctions J1–J11
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No live incidents on the M42 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 M42 southbound 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
    Southbound M42 southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
  • Full closure
    Southbound M42 southbound Jct 4 between the exit and entry slip roads carriageway closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and Local authority network.
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Is the M42 southbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:09 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M42 southbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M42 southbound at 14:09.

Is there an incident on the M42 southbound right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M42 southbound at 14:09.

Is the M42 southbound closed tonight?

Yes. The M42 southbound has 1 full closure planned tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.

Tonight: M42 closures and diversions ›

Is the M42 southbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M42 southbound has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): southbound Jct 7a to 6 carriageway closure, Fri 21:00 to 06:00. Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.

This weekend: M42 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M42 southbound today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M42 southbound since midnight.

M42 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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ℹ️ About M42 southbound traffic

This page tracks live M42 traffic southbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See M42 northbound traffic. The full M42 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M42 videos and tonight's M42 roadworks.

❓ M42 Southbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M42 southbound closed today?

No — as of 14:09 National Highways list no full closure on the M42 southbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.

Are there any accidents on the M42 southbound today?

None reported at 14:09 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Is there an incident on the M42 southbound right now?

No incidents reported at 14:09 — no police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns or collisions on the M42 southbound. The live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Why is the M42 slow southbound today?

Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow southbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).

Are there roadworks on the M42 southbound tonight?

Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the M42 southbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M42 roadworks page.

Where can I check live M42 traffic southbound?

Right here — this page is live M42 traffic for the southbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M42 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M42 does this page cover?

The whole southbound carriageway, end to end — the M42 runs between Bromsgrove (M5 J1) and Tamworth (A5). The northbound side has its own page.

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