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A38(M)
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A38(M) Traffic News

A38(M) Aston Expressway · Birmingham city centre → Gravelly Hill (M6 J6)
Clear ⏱ Updated 21:11

A38(M) traffic at 21:11 on Sunday 18 October: 1 closure running now.

A38(M) traffic now: accidents & incidents by direction at 21:11
↑ A38(M) northbound traffic✅ No incidents reported ↓ A38(M) southbound traffic✅ No incidents reported
🚨 0 incidents 🚧 1 roadworks
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2 miles long
Regions: West Midlands
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No live incidents on the A38(M) right now — checking National Highways every 5 minutes, 24/7. Closures are listed below.

🌙 A38(M) closures tonight and the next 3 days 1

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

  • Partial closure
    Northbound A38M northbound out of city to M6 Jct 6 (CA and CB) link road closures
    Now · until 05:00 Mon 19 Oct
    Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
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🗺️ A38(M) Traffic Map — Where It's Happening

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⚠️ Most Dangerous A38(M) Junctions

Based on DfT STATS19 police collision records. The A38(M) has 51 recorded collisions at 1 collision hotspot, involving 80 casualties. Take extra care here. Ranked by fatal, then serious collisions, then casualties - not by the number of collisions alone.

#1
nr Birmingham
51 collisions · 80 casualties · 8 serious
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❓ A38(M) Traffic — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A38(M) closed today?

Any A38(M) closure appears in the live feed above within minutes of National Highways reporting it, including tonight's overnight roadworks closures.

Is there traffic on the A38(M) today?

The live feed above shows every incident, delay, roadwork and overnight closure on the A38(M), updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways.

What is the worst time to use the A38(M)?

The A38(M) is typically busiest during morning rush hour (07:00–09:00) and evening rush hour (16:30–19:00) on weekdays.

Are there roadworks on the A38(M) right now?

There is currently 1 active roadwork scheme on the A38(M). Check the live feed above for exact locations and durations.

What roads connect to the A38(M)?

The A38(M) connects to: M6, A38.

Is there an accident on the A38(M) northbound or southbound today?

Each side has its own live page: the A38(M) northbound and the A38(M) southbound each list every accident, breakdown, closure and roadworks on that carriageway, updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, from National Highways. The panel at the top of this page shows both sides at a glance.

📊 A38(M) Status Summary

0
Active incidents
0
Severe/serious
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Roadworks
21:11
Last updated
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ℹ️ A38(M) Road Details

Length
2 miles
From
Birmingham city centre
To
Gravelly Hill (M6 J6)
Type
Motorway
AM Rush
07:00–09:00
PM Rush
16:30–19:00

📍 Key A38(M) Locations

Birmingham

🔗 Roads Connecting to the A38(M)

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DfT STATS19 police collision records

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