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We want to get you the infor­ma­tion you need so you can plan your journey.

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Live traffic and incident information from Traffic England

Travel alerts (breaking news)

Updates on active major incidents that may impact your journey.

Travelling later?

Build your own traffic report about issues on our network that may impact your journey now or in the future.

Daily closure report

Advance notification of full closures on England’s network. Now filterable online (.XLS file still available for those that need it).

Abnormal loads

Application forms and guidance material useful when wishing to make an abnormal loads movement by road in England.

Motorway service access guides

The guides will help you plan where to stop for a break at any one of the 114 motorway service areas across England.

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