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M6 Toll Motorway · Coleshill (A446) → Cannock (A460)
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Clear ⏱ Updated 14:05

M6 Toll traffic at 14:05 on Tuesday 3 November: no major incidents reported — live National Highways updates every 5 minutes, 24/7.

M6 Toll traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 14:05
↑ M6 Toll northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ M6 Toll southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
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27 miles long
Junctions J1–J10
Regions: West Midlands
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No live incidents on the M6 Toll right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7.

Is the M6 Toll closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:05 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M6 Toll closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M6 Toll at 14:05.

Is there an incident on the M6 Toll right now?

No. No incidents are reported on the M6 Toll at 14:05.

Is the M6 Toll closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M6 Toll tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight: M6 Toll closures and diversions ›

Is the M6 Toll closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M6 Toll this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend: M6 Toll closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M6 Toll today?

No. No collision has been reported on the M6 Toll since midnight.

M6 Toll 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.

💷 M6 Toll prices

From 7 Jul 2026 · checked 3 Nov 2026

The M6 Toll is split into three zones and you pay by how many you pass through – the full length is three zones.

Vehicle1 zone2 zones3 zones
Motorbike2 wheels£4.00£4.90£5.90
Car2 axles, under 1.3m at the front axle£6.90£9.50£12.00
Car with trailer or caravanmore than 2 axles, under 1.3m£10.40£14.10£16.90
Van2 axles, 1.3m or taller at the front axle£14.50£17.30£20.20
Lorry or coach3 to 6 axles, 1.3m or taller£15.70£18.20£20.90
Vehicle1 zone2 zones3 zones
Motorbike2 wheels£2.00£4.10£4.90
Car2 axles, under 1.3m at the front axle£4.00£8.40£10.20
Car with trailer or caravanmore than 2 axles, under 1.3m£6.00£12.30£14.50
Van2 axles, 1.3m or taller at the front axle£9.00£15.50£17.60
Lorry or coach3 to 6 axles, 1.3m or taller£9.00£16.40£18.20

Prices from M6toll. Prices include VAT. Pay at the barrier with a contactless card or device, or with a breeze account. Full price list and zone map ↗

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📰 M6 Toll traffic news, updates and closures

This is the M6 Toll traffic news page from UK Traffic Updates: M6 Toll traffic now, for the whole road from Coleshill (A446) to Cannock (A460). Every crash, breakdown, lane closure, delay and roadworks National Highways report for the M6 Toll 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 M6 Toll information people used to check there is here in one place: today's M6 Toll incidents, M6 Toll closures tonight from their daily closure report, M6 Toll roadworks, M6 Toll accidents today, the junction-by-junction status and a live map. Drivers can report what they see as it happens.

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❓ M6 Toll Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M6 Toll closed today?

Any M6 Toll 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 M6 Toll today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the M6 Toll, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the M6 Toll right now?

Every live incident on the M6 Toll — 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 M6 Toll?

The M6 Toll 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 M6 Toll right now?

Roadworks and overnight closures on the M6 Toll are listed above and at /traffic/m6-toll/roadworks/, taken from the National Highways daily closure report.

What roads connect to the M6 Toll?

The M6 Toll connects to: M6, M42, A38, A5.

Where can I get M6 Toll traffic news and updates?

Right here. This M6 Toll traffic news page shows M6 Toll 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 M6 Toll 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.

Is there an accident on the M6 Toll northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the M6 Toll northbound and the M6 Toll southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

How much is the M6 Toll for a car?

A car pays £6.90 for one zone, £9.50 for two zones and £12.00 for the full length (three zones) at the barrier, or £4.00, £8.40 and £10.20 with a breeze account. Prices from 7 Jul 2026, set by M6toll.

How much is the M6 Toll for a van, lorry or motorbike?

At the barrier: van £14.50 (one zone) to £20.20 (full length); lorry or coach £15.70 (one zone) to £20.90 (full length); motorbike £4.00 (one zone) to £5.90 (full length). A breeze account costs less. Prices from 7 Jul 2026, set by M6toll.

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ℹ️ M6 Toll Road Details

Length
27 miles
Junctions
J1–J10
From
Coleshill (A446)
To
Cannock (A460)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
17:00–19:00

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