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National Highways Schedules Overnight Motorway and A‑Road Closures Across England

Drivers should check live diversion routes on the National Highways website because most works are timed overnight to limit daytime disruption and some closures run beyond the weekend.

Overview

  • National Highways confirmed a coordinated programme of overnight closures running from June 5 to June 8 to carry out maintenance on major motorways and A‑roads.
  • Regional lists published by local outlets show Greater Manchester will see closures on the M60, M6, M62 and nearby links, Hampshire around Southampton will have M3 and M27 closures, and Oxfordshire will be affected on the M40 and A34.
  • Works include major resurfacing, electrical and gantry work plus developer-related activity, with some interventions limited to slip roads or short carriageway sections.
  • Most closures take place overnight in late evening to early morning windows, typically about 9pm–6am or 10:15pm–6am, and an A34 Abingdon entry slip closure is scheduled to run into July.
  • Motorists are advised to plan journeys in advance, follow local diversion signs and check National Highways for live updates because overnight closures can affect night-time travel, deliveries and local access.