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M6 Overhead Signs

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Live M6 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:27 Fri 11 Sept 2026

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M6 Overhead Signs

This page shows what the M6 overhead signs are displaying right now — the electronic message signs National Highways use to warn drivers about closures, queues, hazards and journey times. They are listed junction by junction, in the direction of travel, for both carriageways.

Each message shows when National Highways last set it and how long ago. Signs can warn about a road ahead, so a message may be about a road you join later. We take road-closed messages off this page 12 hours, and other messages 2 hours, after National Highways last set them.

What the M6 overhead signs are showing now

115 overhead signs on the M6 are showing a message right now.

Checked 02:27 Fri 11 Sept 2026 Each message shows when National Highways last set it, and how long ago.

Two kinds of traffic information. This page shows what the overhead signs on the M6 are displaying. Our latest traffic news shows National Highways’ incident and roadworks reports. Each can carry something the other does not, so we show both and label which is which - check both before you travel.

⚠ 9 of these messages were set more than 2 hours ago and are marked in amber. Signs can stay on after the event has passed. We take road-closed messages off our pages 12 hours, and other sign messages 2 hours, after National Highways last set them, even if the sign is still showing.

Road closures on the signs

  • M6 CLOSED J4-J6 M42 DELAYS J3A-J2

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Friday, 11 September 2026, 02:27

    01:3211 Sept 2026set 54 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED J4-J6
    M42 DELAYS J3A-J2

    Overhead sign

    On 29 signs on the M6, M40, M42, M69, M1 and A46, including M6 northbound between J1 and J2. On the signs since at least 22:26 Thu 10 Sept 2026.

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Friday, 11 September 2026, 02:27

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    On 33 signs on the M6, M61, M60 and M65, including M6 northbound between J31 and J31A. On the signs since at least 22:43 Thu 10 Sept 2026.

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 J3-J2 CLOSED DUE TO INCIDENT

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Friday, 11 September 2026, 02:27

    01:4411 Sept 2026set 42 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 J3-J2
    CLOSED
    DUE TO
    INCIDENT

    Overhead sign

    On 7 signs on the M6, M42 and M40, including M6 northbound between J3 and J3A. On the signs since at least 22:32 Thu 10 Sept 2026.

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 closed after A435 Redditch

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Friday, 11 September 2026, 02:27

    01:4111 Sept 2026set 45 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 CLOSED
    AFTER A435
    REDDITCH

    Overhead sign

    On 12 signs on the M6 and M42, including M6 northbound within J3. On the signs since at least 22:37 Thu 10 Sept 2026.

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • A446 WATER ORTON CLOSED UNTIL 6AM MONDAY

    On the signs now Road closed
    Time now: Friday, 11 September 2026, 02:27

    20:0010 Sept 2026set 6 hrs ago⚠ 6 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    A446 WATER ORTON
    CLOSED
    UNTIL 6AM MONDAY

    Overhead sign

    On the sign at M6 southbound between J4A and J4.

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

M6 northbound signs (J1 → J39)

In junction order, in the direction of travel.

  • M42 J3-J2 CLOSED

    Road closedNorthbound

    22:3710 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 J3-J2
    CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J4-J6 CLOSED

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J1 & J2

    01:3211 Sept 2026set 54 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J4-J6
    CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J4-J6 M42 CLOSED J3-J2

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J1 & J22 signs here

    01:2411 Sept 2026set 1 hr ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED J4-J6
    M42 CLOSED J3-J2

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J4-J6 CLOSED

    Road closedNorthboundJ2 entry slip

    22:2610 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J4-J6
    CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 closed after A435 Redditch

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J2 & J3

    22:5310 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 CLOSED
    AFTER A435
    REDDITCH

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J4-J6 closed

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J2 & J32 signs here

    01:3211 Sept 2026set 54 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J4-J6
    CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 closed after A435 Redditch

    Road closedNorthboundAt J3

    01:3911 Sept 2026set 47 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 CLOSED
    AFTER A435
    REDDITCH

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 closed after A435 Redditch

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J3 & J3A2 signs here

    22:3710 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 CLOSED
    AFTER A435
    REDDITCH

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M42 J3-J2 CLOSED DUE TO INCIDENT

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J3 & J3A2 signs here

    01:4411 Sept 2026set 42 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M42 J3-J2
    CLOSED
    DUE TO
    INCIDENT

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J4-J6 M42 DELAYS J3A-J2

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J3 & J3A

    01:3111 Sept 2026set 55 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED J4-J6
    M42 DELAYS J3A-J2

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • DON'T DRIVE TIRED

    MessageNorthboundBetween J3 & J3A

    01:3911 Sept 2026set 47 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    DON'T DRIVE
    TIRED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J4-J6 closed

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J3 & J3A

    22:3710 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J4-J6
    CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundLink road at J10

    23:0210 Sept 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J12-J13 TECH REPAIRS IN PROGRESS

    InformationNorthboundBetween J11A & J12

    01:2611 Sept 2026set 1 hr ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J12-J13
    TECH REPAIRS
    IN
    PROGRESS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J15 24 mins J16 34 mins J17 41 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J11A & J12

    02:1311 Sept 2026set 13 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J15 24 MINS
    J16 34 MINS
    J17 41 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J15 13 mins J16 23 mins J19 42 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J13 & J14

    02:1711 Sept 2026set 9 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J15 13 MINS
    J16 23 MINS
    J19 42 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J15 14 mins J16 23 mins J19 43 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J13 & J14

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J15 14 MINS
    J16 23 MINS
    J19 43 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J16 12 mins J19 31 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J14 & J15

    02:1611 Sept 2026set 10 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J16 12 MINS
    J19 31 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J16 17 mins J19 36 mins J20 41 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J14 & J15

    02:1611 Sept 2026set 10 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J16 17 MINS
    J19 36 MINS
    J20 41 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J16 17 mins J19 36 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J14 & J15

    02:1311 Sept 2026set 13 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J16 17 MINS
    J19 36 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J16 11 mins J19 30 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J14 & J15

    01:5811 Sept 2026set 28 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J16 11 MINS
    J19 30 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J19 27 MINS J20 32 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J15 & J16

    02:0211 Sept 2026set 24 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J19 27 MINS
    J20 32 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • Workforce in road

    InformationNorthboundBetween J16 & J172 signs here

    00:3011 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    WORKFORCE IN
    ROAD

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • To J19 10 mins

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J17 & J182 signs here

    02:1211 Sept 2026set 14 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    TO J19
    10 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • DON'T DRIVE TIRED

    MessageNorthboundBetween J18 & J19

    01:4011 Sept 2026set 46 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    DON'T DRIVE
    TIRED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • QUEUE AFTER JCT

    WarningNorthboundBetween J19 & J203 signs here

    01:5011 Sept 2026set 36 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    QUEUE
    AFTER JCT

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J21A 4 MINS J26 16 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J20 & J21

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J21A 4 MINS
    J26 16 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M60 M62 EXIT CLOSED

    InformationNorthboundBetween J20 & J21

    00:5411 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M60
    M62
    EXIT CLOSED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J21A & J22

    23:0210 Sept 2026set 3 hrs ago⚠ 3 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J22 & J233 signs here

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J23 & J24

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J24 & J25

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J25 & J262 signs here

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J29 12 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J26 & J27

    02:0811 Sept 2026set 18 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J29 12 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J26 & J272 signs here

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • TO J29 PRESTON 6 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J27 & J28

    01:0611 Sept 2026set 1 hr ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    TO J29 PRESTON
    6 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J27 & J284 signs here

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundAt J28

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J28 & J292 signs here

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • DON'T DRIVE TIRED

    MessageNorthboundBetween J29 & J30

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    DON'T DRIVE
    TIRED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J29 & J30

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J30 & J31

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundAt J31

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J31 & J31A

    00:4811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 CLOSED J32-J33

    Road closedNorthboundBetween J31A & J32

    22:4310 Sept 2026set 4 hrs ago⚠ 4 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 CLOSED
    J32-J33

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J36 KENDAL 9 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J34 & J352 signs here

    02:0511 Sept 2026set 21 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J36 KENDAL
    9 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • TO J40 PENRITH 34 MILES 37 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J35 & J36

    01:5111 Sept 2026set 35 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    TO J40 PENRITH
    34 MILES
    37 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J40 37 MINS J43 55 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J35 & J36

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J40 37 MINS
    J43 55 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J40 16 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J38 & J392 signs here

    01:1811 Sept 2026set 1 hr ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J40 16 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • TO J43 CARLISLE 20 MILES 23 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J39 & J40

    01:4711 Sept 2026set 39 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    TO J43 CARLISLE
    20 MILES
    23 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J40 12 MINS

    Journey timeNorthboundBetween J39 & J40

    02:0811 Sept 2026set 18 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J40 12 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

M6 southbound signs (J39 → J4A)

In junction order, in the direction of travel.

  • J36 19 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J39 & J383 signs here

    02:0311 Sept 2026set 23 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J36 19 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J34 LANCASTR 6 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J36 & J352 signs here

    02:0911 Sept 2026set 17 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J34 LANCASTR
    6 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J30 5 MINS J29 6 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J32 & J31A

    02:0911 Sept 2026set 17 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J30 5 MINS
    J29 6 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J30 4 MINS J29 5 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J31A & J31

    01:5811 Sept 2026set 28 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J30 4 MINS
    J29 5 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J26 15 MINS J21A 26 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J30 & J29

    02:1611 Sept 2026set 10 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J26 15 MINS
    J21A 26 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J26 15 MINS J21A 27 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J30 & J292 signs here

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J26 15 MINS
    J21A 27 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J26 14 MINS J21A 25 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J29 & J282 signs here

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J26 14 MINS
    J21A 25 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J26 10 MINS J21A 21 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J28 & J27

    02:1211 Sept 2026set 14 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J26 10 MINS
    J21A 21 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J26 9 MINS J21A 20 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J28 & J27

    02:1211 Sept 2026set 14 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J26 9 MINS
    J21A 20 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • INCIDENT SLOW DOWN

    WarningSouthboundBetween J27 & J26

    01:4111 Sept 2026set 45 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    INCIDENT
    SLOW DOWN

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J19 4 MINS J16 23 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J20A & J19

    02:1211 Sept 2026set 15 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J19 4 MINS
    J16 23 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 delays Stafford (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J19 & J18

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundBetween J19 & J18

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundAt J18

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundBetween J18 & J17

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 delays Stafford (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J18 & J17

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundAt J17

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundBetween J17 & J16

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • DON'T DRIVE TIRED

    MessageSouthboundBetween J17 & J16

    01:5111 Sept 2026set 35 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    DON'T DRIVE
    TIRED

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 delays Stafford (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J17 & J16

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundAt J16

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • TO J14 STAFFORD 22 MINS

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J16 & J15

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    TO J14 STAFFORD
    22 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 DELAYS STAFFORD (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J16 & J15

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 STAFFORD (N) 15 MINS DELAY

    WarningSouthboundBetween J16 & J15

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundAt J15

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundStafford services (J15–J14)

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 delays Stafford (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J15 & J14

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundBetween J15 & J14

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundAt J14

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J13-J12 TECH REPAIRS IN PROGRESS

    InformationSouthboundBetween J14 & J132 signs here

    01:2811 Sept 2026set 58 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J13-J12
    TECH REPAIRS
    IN
    PROGRESS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 J14-J13 Stafford (N) 15 mins delay

    WarningSouthboundBetween J14 & J13

    02:0711 Sept 2026set 19 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 J14-J13
    STAFFORD (N)
    15 MINS DELAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • Queue on slip road

    WarningSouthboundBetween J14 & J13

    02:0811 Sept 2026set 18 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    QUEUE
    ON SLIP ROAD

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • M6 delays Stafford (N)

    WarningSouthboundBetween J14 & J13

    01:5911 Sept 2026set 27 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    M6 DELAYS
    STAFFORD (N)

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • Queue ahead

    WarningSouthboundBetween J14 & J13

    02:1111 Sept 2026set 15 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    QUEUE
    AHEAD

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • Caution

    InformationSouthboundBetween J14 & J13

    02:1111 Sept 2026set 15 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    CAUTION

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • Queue on slip road

    WarningSouthboundBetween J13 & J122 signs here

    00:3811 Sept 2026set 2 hrs ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    QUEUE
    ON SLIP ROAD

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J6 5 mins J4A 11 mins

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J8 & J7

    02:1511 Sept 2026set 11 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J6 5 MINS
    J4A 11 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • J4A 7 mins

    Journey timeSouthboundBetween J7 & J6

    02:1611 Sept 2026set 10 min ago✓ Checked by us 02:27

    J4A 7 MINS

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

  • A446 WATER ORTON CLOSED UNTIL 6AM MONDAY

    Road closedSouthboundBetween J4A & J4

    20:0010 Sept 2026set 6 hrs ago⚠ 6 hrs old✓ Checked by us 02:27

    A446 WATER ORTON
    CLOSED
    UNTIL 6AM MONDAY

    Overhead sign

    We check these overhead signs at least every five minutes, but we can't guarantee a sign is still current if an incident or issue has been cleared and the sign has not been updated yet.

Source: National Highways’ overhead message signs, as at 02:27 Fri 11 Sept 2026. Signs can warn about roads ahead, so a message may be about a road you join later. Powered by National Highways’ Transport Data Feeds.

About the M6 overhead signs

The messages on this page come from National Highways’ own feed of the electronic signs above and beside the M6. We show them exactly as National Highways set them. A sign can be switched to a new message at any moment, so always follow the signs you can see on the road. For accidents, closures and roadworks see our Latest M6 Traffic News page.

M6traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M6 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. Heading for Manchester? See M60 Traffic for Manchester’s orbital motorway. The M6 meets the M5 near Birmingham — see M5 Traffic.