Website of the UK government

Local roads

Most councils have information on local roadworks, road closures and diversions on their websites.

• Find your local council

London

Transport for London (TfL), who look after London's major roads, run a traffic alert service to help drivers plan journeys and avoid delays from accidents, roadworks, incidents and other events. They also give information on current congestion, planned works and road closures due to events being held in the capital.

• Register with TfL's traffic alert service (opens new window)
• Find out about planned TfL roadworks (opens new window)

Trunk roads and motorways

Trunk roads (defined as the most strategic roads in the country) and motorways are not controlled by local authorities.

England

Trunk roads and motorways in England are the responsibility of the Highways Agency. For up-to-date traffic information on roadworks and traffic conditions on motorways and trunk roads visit the Transport Direct website.

• Live traffic news from Transport Direct (opens new window)

Wales

The Transport Directorate of the Welsh Assembly is responsible for trunk roads and motorways in Wales.

Traffic Wales delivers live traffic reports and journey planning advice for major routes across the region via:

• Live traffic news from Traffic Wales (opens new window)

Scotland

Transport Scotland is responsible for maintaining trunk roads and motorways in Scotland. Traffic Scotland (formerly NADICS) provides up-to-the-minute information about road conditions.

• Live traffic news from Traffic Scotland's website (opens new window)

Understanding roadworks signs

Unsure of your roadworks signs? The Highway Code section features pictures of signs you are likely to encounter at roadworks.

• Get to know your roadworks signs

More useful links

• Highways Agency (opens new window)
• Road closures and diversions in your area (home and community section)