Is the M55 closed? Quick answers
Checked 13:59 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Is the M55 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M55 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Tonight's M55 closures ›Is the M55 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M55 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6), Sat 21:00 to 06:00.
This weekend's M55 closures ›Are there roadworks on the M55 right now?
No. Nothing is running on the M55 at 13:59.
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.
M55 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00
No. No closures are planned on the M55 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
M55 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00
Yes. The M55 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6), Sat 21:00 to 06:00.
Full closureEastboundSat 7 Nov, 21:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6)
Overall Scheme Details: M6 Northbound and Southbound Junction 31A to Junction 33 and M55 jct 1 carriageway closures and Lane closures for Waterproofing and concrete repairs
M55 roadworks running now
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M55 eastbound at junction J1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 8 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M55 eastbound entry slip at junction J1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 2 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 6 November 2026
Severe
Eastbound Starting soon
The M55 eastbound between junctions J2 and J1
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 3 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear around 06:00 on 13 November 2026
M55 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)
Thursday 5 Nov night · 2 closures
Full closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6)
Overall Scheme Details: M6 Northbound and Southbound Junction 31A to Junction 33 and M55 jct 1 carriageway closures and Lane closures for Waterproofing and concrete repairs
Slip road closureEastbound21:00 to 06:00
Jct 1 entry slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: M6 Northbound and Southbound Junction 31A to Junction 33 and M55 jct 1 carriageway closures and Lane closures for Waterproofing and concrete repairs
❓ M55 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the M55 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the M55 according to National Highways.
Is the M55 closed tonight?
No. No closures are planned on the M55 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).
Is the M55 closed this weekend?
Yes. The M55 has 1 full closure planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): Eastbound Jct 1 carriageway closure (SB traffic to go up and over the slips and NB traffic sent North on A6), Sat 21:00 to 06:00.
When are M55 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the M55 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 ·
M55 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.
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