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M42
M42 Motorway
Bromsgrove (M5 J1) → Tamworth (A5)
Clear 🚨 0 incidents 🚧 0 roadworks ⏱ Updated 3min
40 miles long
10 junctions
Regions: West Midlands
AM rush: 07:00–09:30 · PM: 16:30–19:30
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J1 Bromsgrove & A38
J2 Alvechurch & A441
J3 Redditch & A435
J3A NEC & A446
J4 Shirley & A34
J5 Solihull & A41
J6 NEC & Birmingham Airport
J7 M6 Toll & A446
J7A M6 & Birmingham
J8 Coleshill & A446
J9 Curdworth & A4097
J10 Tamworth & A5
J11 Measham & A42

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⏰ Typical Daily Traffic Pattern

M42 is typically busiest 07:00–09:30 and 16:30–19:30 on weekdays.

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Q: Is there traffic on the M42 today?

Check the live incident feed above — updated every 3 minutes from National Highways. Roads are currently clear.

Q: What is the worst time to use the M42?

The M42 is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:30) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:30) on weekdays.

Q: Are there roadworks on the M42 right now?

There are currently 0 active roadwork schemes on the M42. Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

Q: What roads connect to the M42?

The M42 connects to: M5, M40, M6, M6 Toll.

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ℹ️ Road Details
Length
40 miles
Junctions
10
From
Bromsgrove (M5 J1)
To
Tamworth (A5)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:30
PM Rush
16:30–19:30
📍 Key Locations
Bromsgrove Birmingham Solihull NEC Tamworth
🔗 Connecting Roads
M5
M5
M5 Motorway
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M40
M40
M40 Motorway
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M6
M6
M6 Motorway
Live →
M6 Tol
M6 Toll
M6 Toll Motorway
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