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A50Warrington to Leicester via Stoke · 90 mi

A50

Slow traffic through the roadworks. No major incidents on the A50 right now.

2
Incidents
3
Roadworks
53 mph
Avg speed
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RoadworksJ16 → J19 · both

Carriageway repairs, 50 mph limit

Narrow lanes through the works with average speed cameras in operation.

+10min
Broken-down vehicleJ4 · SB

Broken-down lorry in lane 1

Recovery en route. One lane closed, traffic passing in the remaining lanes.

+15min
Plan ahead

Closures this weekend

Fri 21:00 → Mon 06:00

Full weekend closure for bridge work

Follow the signed hollow-square diversion via the local A-road network.

Sat 22:00 → Sun 08:00

Overnight slip road closure

Resurfacing on the interchange slip. Signed diversion via the next junction.

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About this road

The A50 at a glance

The A50 links the M6 at Stoke with the M1 near Leicester through Uttoxeter and Derby's southern edge, and its dual-carriageway core is a key freight route between the two motorways. The Uttoxeter and Derby junctions generate most delays. Live incidents and closures refresh every 5 minutes.

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