Is the M48 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the M48 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M48 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight's M48 closures ›Is the M48 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The M48 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
This weekend's M48 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M48 right now?
Yes. 1 set of works is running on the M48 at 13:59, 1 with severe delays.
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.
M48 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No. No closures are planned on the M48 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
M48 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
No full closures. The M48 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
Slip road closureWestboundFri 6 Nov, 20:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M48 westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure for structural maintenance
Diversion: Diversion eastbound to M5 Jct 16 and return
M48 roadworks running now
Severe
There is one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M48 westbound entry slip at junction J1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Westbound Starting soon
The M48 westbound between junctions with the M4 and A466
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 13 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 16 November 2026 to 16:00 on 16 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 16 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 09 November 2026 to 16:00 on 09 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 9 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 12 November 2026 to 16:00 on 12 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 12 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 11 November 2026 to 16:00 on 11 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 11 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 10 November 2026 to 16:00 on 10 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 10 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 17 November 2026 to 16:00 on 17 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 17 November 2026
Severe
Starting soon
From 05:00 on 13 November 2026 to 16:00 on 13 November 2026
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 16:00 on 13 November 2026
Moderate
Starting soon
There will be one of two lanes closed
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 18:00 on 10 November 2026
M48 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 closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M48 westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure for structural maintenance
Diversion: Diversion eastbound to M5 Jct 16 and return
Thursday 5 Nov night · 1 closure
Slip road closureWestbound20:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M48 westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure for structural maintenance
Diversion: Diversion eastbound to M5 Jct 16 and return
❓ M48 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M48 right now?
Yes — National Highways is reporting 1 set of roadworks running on the M48, 1 of them causing severe delays.
Is the M48 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M48 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Is the M48 closed this weekend?
No full closures. The M48 stays open this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00). 1 lane or slip road closure is planned: westbound Jct 1 entry slip road closure, Fri 20:00 to 06:00.
When are M48 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M48 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
M48 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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