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M45 Traffic News

M45 Motorway · M1 J17 → Dunchurch (A45)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:04

M45 traffic at 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

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Regions: West Midlands, East Midlands
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No live incidents on the M45 right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the M45 closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:04 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M45 closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M45 at 14:04.

Is there an incident on the M45 right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M45 at 14:04.

Is the M45 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M45 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: M45 closures and diversions ›

Is the M45 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M45 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: M45 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M45 today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M45 since midnight.

M45 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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🔢 M45 Junction Status

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⚠️ Most Dangerous M45 Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The M45 has 13 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 14 casualties (4 fatal). Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

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📰 M45 traffic news, updates and closures

This is the M45 traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: M45 traffic now, for the whole road from M1 J17 to Dunchurch (A45). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the M45 is listed at the top, checked every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with the worst on the sign and where it is: the nearest towns and the county.

National Highways has closed its Traffic England website, so the live M45 information people used to check there is here in one place: today's M45 incidents, M45 closures tonight from their daily closure report, M45 roadworks, M45 accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ M45 Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M45 closed today?

Any M45 closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the M45 today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the M45, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the M45 right now?

Every live incident on the M45 — police incidents, obstructions, breakdowns, debris, collisions and closures — appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.

What is the worst time to use the M45?

The M45 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (17:00–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the M45 right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the M45 are listed above and at /traffic/m45/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the M45?

The M45 connects to: M1, A45.

Where can I get M45 traffic news and updates?

Right here. This M45 traffic news page shows M45 traffic now: every live incident, delay, closure and roadworks National Highways report, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, with tonight's planned closures, junction-by-junction status and a live map. For M45 traffic updates sent to you, sign up on this page for the free daily road summary or Early Warning alerts for the roads you drive.

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ℹ️ M45 Road Details

Length
8 miles
From
M1 J17
To
Dunchurch (A45)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

📍 Key M45 Locations

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