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A5Milton Keynes to Shrewsbury sections · 180 mi

A5

4 active closures and restrictions on the A5 right now.

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Roadworksroute · NB

Lane closure northbound including roundabout

roundabout at A5/A47 near Hinckley

Ongoing
Roadworksroute · NB

Lane closure northbound including roundabout

roundabout at A5/A47 near Hinckley

Ongoing
Roadworksroute · NB

Lane closure northbound including roundabout

A5 northbound between A47 near Hinckley and A47 near Nuneaton

Ongoing
Roadworksroute · NB

Lane closure northbound including roundabout

roundabout at A5/A47 near Hinckley

Ongoing
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About this road

The A5 at a glance

The A5 follows Watling Street from the M1 past Milton Keynes, Tamworth and Cannock towards Shrewsbury and, eventually, Holyhead. The National Highways sections around Hinckley, Tamworth and the M6 Toll interchanges are the ones that queue. Live incidents and closures refresh every 5 minutes.

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