Severe
Southbound Starting soon
The A5 southbound between junctions with the A449 and M6
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 19 October 2026
Severe
Northbound Starting soon
The A5 northbound between junctions with the M6 and A449
🔨 Roadworks
🚦 1 of 1 lanes closed ✅ The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:00 on 26 October 2026
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A5 northbound Portway exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A5 both directions
Little Brickhill to Old Stratford - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to horticulture - cutting and planting works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Eastbound Starting soon 🌙 tonight
A5 eastbound Rising Sun to Hanney Hay exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A5 eastbound Rising Sun to Hanney Hay.
Exit slip road closure for maintenance works.
Diversion: Diversion via National Highways and local authority network.
✅ until 06:00 Tue 13 Oct
Moderate
Southbound Starting soon 🌙 Wed 14 Oct
A5 southbound Portway exit slip road closure
Overall Scheme Details: A5 both directions
Little Brickhill to Old Stratford - entry slip road closures, exit slip road closures, lane closures and
Diversion: diversion routes due to horticulture - cutting and planting works on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
Moderate
Northbound Starting soon 🌙 Wed 14 Oct
A5 northbound Portway entry slip carriageway closure
Overall Scheme Details: A5 both directions
Thorn Roundabout to Abbey Hill Jct. - carriageway closure for horticulture cutting and planting on behalf of National Highways
✅ until 06:00 Thu 15 Oct
❓ A5 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions
Are there roadworks on the A5 right now?
No roadworks are currently running on the A5 according to National Highways.
Is the A5 closed tonight?
6 closures are scheduled on the A5 in the next 72 hours. Each one is listed above with its window and diversion.
When are A5 roadworks usually carried out?
Most National Highways lane closures on the A5 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:00–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.
🛣️ Data from National Highways ·
All UK roadworks ·
Overnight closures ·
A5 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.