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M6 Northbound Traffic

M6 Motorway · Northbound carriageway — live updates every 5 minutes, 24/7
M6 NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC NOW
M6 J4–J6 NBCONGESTIONNEAR COLESHILL & SOLIHULL
Worst right now, 1 of 2
Minor Delays ⏱ Updated 14:07

M6 northbound traffic at 14:07 on Tuesday 3 November: 2 live incidents.

🚨 2 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks · 11 soon
232 miles long
Junctions J1–J44
Regions: West Midlands, North West
Home › Traffic › Roads › M6 › Northbound

🚨 M6 Northbound traffic now: live incidents & roadworks

Updates every 5 min 2
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🐌 Minor NEW 6min
M6 Northbound J4–J6
Between Array
📍 Near Coleshill & Solihull · West Midlands/Warwickshire
↑ Northbound
Reported 20:08 · 21d ago
🐌 Minor 3min
M6 Northbound J35–J37
Between Array
📍 Near Grange-over-Sands & Morecambe · Lancashire/Cumbria
↑ Northbound
Reported 04:54 · 9h ago
🔨 Roadworks
M6 Northbound J6
Between Array
📍 Near Birmingham & Sutton Coldfield · West Midlands
↑ Northbound 2 lanes closed (Lane 1, Lane 2)
Reported 20:08 · 21d ago
← swipe · 2 live

🌙 M6 northbound closures tonight and the next 3 days 11

From National Highways' closure report, in their words. Times can change - check before you set off.

  • Full closure
    Northbound M6 northbound Jct 7 to Jct 10 carriageway closure
    Tomorrow night · 22:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Full closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 26 to 27 Carriageway Closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 22:00–06:00
  • Full closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 32 to 33 Carriageway closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 22:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 26 exit slip road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 northbound A38 entry link to Jct 6 carriageway closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 northbound Jct 4 to M42 southbound link road closure
    Tonight · 21:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversions are via National Highways and local authority networks.
Show all 11 closures
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 26 entry slip road closure
    Tomorrow night · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 northbound Eastern Arm southbound to M5 link road closure
    Tomorrow night · 22:00–06:00
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 32 entry slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 21:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 27 exit slip road closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 22:00–06:00
  • Partial closure
    Northbound M6 Northbound Jct 29 link to M65 Westbound closure
    Thu 5 Nov · 23:00–06:00
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Is the M6 northbound closed? Quick answers

Checked 14:07 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M6 northbound closed right now?

No. There is no full closure on the M6 northbound at 14:07. 2 live incidents are on the board above.

Is there an incident on the M6 northbound right now?

Yes. 2 live incidents on the M6 northbound at 14:07: congestion, northbound J4–J6 near Coleshill (reported Mon 20:08); and congestion, northbound J35–J37 near Grange-over-Sands (reported 04:54). Every one is on the live board above.

Is the M6 northbound closed tonight?

No full closures. The M6 northbound stays open tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00). 3 lane or slip road closures are planned: Northbound Jct 26 exit slip road closure, 21:00 to 06:00; and northbound A38 entry link to Jct 6 carriageway closure, 21:00 to 06:00 and 1 more.

Tonight: M6 closures and diversions ›

Is the M6 northbound closed this weekend?

Yes. The M6 northbound has 4 full closures planned this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00): northbound Jct 7 to Jct 10 carriageway closure, Fri 22:00 to 06:00; northbound M6 Jct 11 to Jct 12 carriageway closure, Sat 21:00 to 06:00; and Northbound Jct 32 to 33 Carriageway closure, Sat 22:00 to 06:00 and 1 more. Plus 7 lane or slip road closures. Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.

This weekend: M6 closures and diversions ›

Is there an accident on the M6 northbound today?

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

M6 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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ℹ️ About M6 northbound traffic

This page tracks live M6 traffic northbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day. Anything they list without naming a direction is shown here too, so nothing is missed.

Heading the other way? See M6 southbound traffic. The full M6 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest M6 videos and tonight's M6 roadworks.

❓ M6 Northbound Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M6 northbound closed today?

No — as of 14:07 National Highways list no full closure on the M6 northbound. There are 2 live incidents — see the board above.

Are there any accidents on the M6 northbound today?

2 live incidents on the M6 northbound right now — every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Is there an incident on the M6 northbound right now?

Yes — 2 live incidents on the M6 northbound at 14:07: congestion. Every one is on the live board above, direct from National Highways.

Why is the M6 slow northbound today?

Right now: The M6 northbound between junctions J4 and J6. Congestion. Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 03 November 2026. Currently Active — around 6 minutes of delay. Live detail above.

Are there roadworks on the M6 northbound tonight?

Yes — 3 overnight closures are scheduled on the M6 northbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the M6 roadworks page.

Where can I check live M6 traffic northbound?

Right here — this page is live M6 traffic for the northbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full M6 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.

Which part of the M6 does this page cover?

The whole northbound carriageway, end to end — the M6 runs between Rugby (M1 J19) and Carlisle (A74(M)). The southbound side has its own page.

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