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A303 eastbound traffic at 17:10 on Tuesday 13 October: 1 closure tonight.
This page tracks live A303 traffic eastbound only — every incident, closure and roadworks National Highways publish for the eastbound 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 A303 westbound traffic. The full A303 traffic page covers both directions, with the live map, junction-by-junction status, the latest A303 videos and tonight's A303 roadworks.
Q: Is the A303 eastbound closed today?
No — as of 17:10 National Highways list no full closure on the A303 eastbound. Live updates every 5 minutes.
Q: Are there any accidents on the A303 eastbound today?
None reported at 17:10 — the live board above updates every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Q: Why is the A303 slow eastbound today?
Nothing is listed right now — when the board above is clear, slow eastbound traffic is usually rush-hour volume (07:00–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 on weekdays).
Q: Are there roadworks on the A303 eastbound tonight?
Yes — 2 overnight closures are scheduled on the A303 eastbound. Times and junctions are in the closures list above and on the A303 roadworks page.
Q: Where can I check live A303 traffic eastbound?
Right here — this page is live A303 traffic for the eastbound carriageway, updated every 5 minutes from National Highways, 24 hours a day. The full A303 page covers both directions with the live map and junction-by-junction status.
Q: Which part of the A303 does this page cover?
The whole eastbound carriageway, end to end — the A303 runs between Basingstoke (A30) and Honiton (A30). The westbound side has its own page.
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