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M49 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M49, straight from National Highways.

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Is the M49 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M49 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M49 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight's M49 closures ›

Is the M49 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M49 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend's M49 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M49 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M49 at 15:17.

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.

M49 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the M49 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

M49 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the M49 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

M49 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the M49 right now

Nothing is running on the M49 at 15:17. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

M49 live traffic →

M49 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

No other M49 closures are published yet.

❓ M49 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M49 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M49 according to National Highways.

Is the M49 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M49 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Is the M49 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M49 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

When are M49 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M49 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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