Current incidents—Loading live data
Roadworks on M42—Planned and active works
Closures / restrictions—Current reports
Longest delay—Latest active M42 records
NorthboundCheckingLive M42 records
SouthboundCheckingLive M42 records
Live dataCheckingNational Highways NTIS
M42 traffic now
Checking current M42 conditions…
▣ Live map
Skip map to traffic reports
⌖M42 incident map
Map key
IncidentCongestionRoadworksClosure / restriction
M42 accidents
Other traffic incidents
Loading M42 incidents…
Roadworks & closures
Loading M42 roadworks…
Route information and related roads
Road details
About the M42
Approximate length40 miles
RouteBirmingham southern and eastern bypass
Southwestern endCatshill, M5
Northeastern endAppleby Magna, A42
Major areasBromsgrove, Solihull, Birmingham Airport, Tamworth
Key connectionsM5, M40, M6, M6 Toll, A42
Connecting roads
M42 planned closures and diversions
M42 services
Motorway services guide →Selected service areas from operator listings. Check the operator for current facilities, access and opening times.
How busy is the M42?
2025 annual average136,724vehicles a day
J4 to J5 · Solihull
14,082 HGVs a day · 10.3% of traffic
Busiest published count location · both directionsM42 route and junction details
Selected junctions and connections. Check signs for permitted movements and current access.
M42 CONNECTION (M42 J3A)
- Connects M40
- Connects A42
- Connects M6 Toll
- M42 northbound → M6 Toll northbound
- M6 Toll southbound → M42 southbound
M42 traffic questions
Is there traffic on the M42 today?
Checking the latest M42 traffic reports…
Are there roadworks on the M42?
Checking current M42 roadworks…
Where can I find M42 services?
The services section above lists service areas on the M42.
Where are the delays on the M42?
Checking current M42 delays…
Checking the latest M42 updates…