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Current traffic around Newmarket

The following traffic incidents and congestion for Newmarket have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours:

CONGESTION
Location: The A41 westbound at the junction with the A550 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.
CONGESTION
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Newmarket.
CONGESTION
Location: The A41 eastbound between the M53 and the junction with the A550 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 17:24
CONGESTION
Location: The A41 westbound at the junction with the A550 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A550 northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 17:06
CONGESTION
Location: The A41 westbound between the junctions with the A550 and the M53 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 16:30
CONGESTION
Location: The A5036 northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.6 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 16:30
CONGESTION
Location: The A550 northbound between the A494 and the junction with the A540 .
Reason: Congestion.
Status: Currently Active.
Return to normal: Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 May 2025.
Delay: There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Newmarket. CLEARED @ 13:57


There are no current incidents in this location.

Roadworks

ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 23:00 on 15 May 2025 to 05:00 on 16 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 southbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A494 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.99 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the A5038 and the junction with the A567 .
Reason: Roadworks scheme is planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 Jun 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A41 westbound between the A550 and the junction with the M53 .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Bebington) .
Lane closures: Lane one will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 May 2025 to 02:00 on 23 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.22 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 22 May 2025 to 02:00 on 23 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 May 2025 to 02:00 on 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Emergency roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 21 May 2025 to 02:00 on 22 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J1 (Bidston) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.12 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Horticultural works are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .
Reason: Barrier repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 04:30 on 18 May 2025 to 12:00 on 18 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound between junctions J1 (Bidston) and J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .
Lane closures: Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.91 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The M53 southbound.
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Road repairs are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A550 northbound between the A494 and the junction with the A540 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the A5090 and the junction with the A567 .
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 16 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Jun 2025 to 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.73 miles from Newmarket.
ROAD WORKS
Location: The A5036 southbound between the A5038 and the junction with the A567 .
Lane closures: Lane two will be closed.
Reason: Roadworks are planned.
Status: Pending.
Schedule: From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 16 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2025.
Schedule: Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 Jun 2025 to 7 Jun 2025.
Lanes Closed: There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Newmarket.

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Location: westbound at the junction with the A550 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Newmarket.

53.29--2.96

Location: eastbound between the M53 and the junction with the A550 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.52 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: westbound at the junction with the A550 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A41 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 17.41 miles from Newmarket.

53.29--2.96

Location: westbound between the junctions with the A550 and the M53 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 15 May 2025.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound between the junctions with the A565 and the A567 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 19.6 miles from Newmarket.

53.47--3

Location: northbound between the A494 and the junction with the A540 .

Due to: Congestion.



Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 15 May 2025.

Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Newmarket.

53.24--2.99

Location: northbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J3 (Tranmere) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 23:00 on 15 May 2025 to 05:00 on 16 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 15.15 miles from Newmarket.

53.34--3.02

Location: southbound between the junctions with the A540 and the A494 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.99 miles from Newmarket.

53.26--2.98

Location: southbound between the A5038 and the junction with the A567 .

Due to: Roadworks scheme is planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 7 June 2025.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Newmarket.

53.47--2.99

Location: westbound between the A550 and the junction with the M53 .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.6 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.49 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: southbound between junctions J4 (Heswall) and J5 (Bebington) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.35 miles from Newmarket.

53.31--2.99

Location: northbound between junctions J5 (Bebington) and J4 (Heswall) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 16.81 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.98

Location: northbound entry slip at junction J5 (Bebington) .

Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 17 May 2025 to 04:00 on 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 17.45 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.96

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 May 2025 to 02:00 on 23 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.22 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.92

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J7 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 22 May 2025 to 02:00 on 23 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 18.83 miles from Newmarket.

53.3--2.93

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 May 2025 to 02:00 on 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Newmarket.

53.29--2.9

Location: southbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Emergency roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 21 May 2025 to 02:00 on 22 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.62 miles from Newmarket.

53.29--2.91

Location: northbound between junctions J2 (West Kirby) and J1 (Bidston) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.12 miles from Newmarket.

53.4--3.09

Location: northbound.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Newmarket.

53.41--3.08

Location: northbound.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Horticultural works are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 May 2025 to 05:00 on 20 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.76 miles from Newmarket.

53.41--3.08

Location: northbound exit slip at junction J8 (Overpool) .

Due to: Barrier repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 04:30 on 18 May 2025 to 12:00 on 18 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.82 miles from Newmarket.

53.29--2.9

Location: southbound between junctions J1 (Bidston) and J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.73 miles from Newmarket.

53.41--3.08

Location: southbound at junction J2 (West Kirby) .

Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.05 miles from Newmarket.

53.4--3.09

Location: southbound.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 14.91 miles from Newmarket.

53.41--3.08

Location: southbound.

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Road repairs are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2025 to 05:00 on 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 14.75 miles from Newmarket.

53.41--3.08

Location: northbound between the A494 and the junction with the A540 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 16.9 miles from Newmarket.

53.24--2.99

Location: southbound between the A5090 and the junction with the A567 .

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 16 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 June 2025 to 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Nearest town: 19.73 miles from Newmarket.

53.47--3

Location: southbound between the A5038 and the junction with the A567 .

Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed.

Due to: Roadworks are planned.

Status : Pending.

Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 May 2025 to 06:00 on 16 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 20 May 2025 to 23 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2025.

Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 2 June 2025 to 7 June 2025.

Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed.
Nearest town: 19.89 miles from Newmarket.

53.47--2.99