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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
10 motorways closed the MOST in England in 2025 so far including infamous junction used by over 50,000 drivers daily
England's most closure-prone motorways revealed, with the M6 Spaghetti Junction topping the list in 2025 ROAD BLOCK 10 motorways closed the MOST in England in 2025 so far including infamous junction used by over 50,000 drivers daily ENGLAND'S most closure-prone roads have been revealed – with the notorious M6 stretch between junctions 6 and 7 near Birmingham taking the top spot in 2025 so far. Freedom of Information data obtained by Co-op Insurance shows that the busy route has experienced the highest number of shut-downs so far this year. Advertisement 5 5 Rising closures are causing delays and stress for drivers across England's motorways Credit: Getty 5 The M6 Spaghetti Junction near Birmingham has seen 29 closures so far in 2025 Credit: Getty 5 A1M junctions 37 to 38 near Doncaster rank second in closures this year Credit: Getty 5 Co-op Insurance urges drivers to plan ahead to safely navigate road closures and diversions Credit: Getty The section, located in the West Midlands and known as the Spaghetti Junction, has been closed 29 times since January. Connecting the M6 with the A38(M) Aston Expressway and other local roads like the A38 and A5127, the junction is famous for its complex, multi-level design. It also features numerous slip roads, a roundabout - Salford Circus - and elevated roadways. The nickname "Spaghetti' was reportedly coined by a Birmingham Evening Mail journalist in the 1970s, due to the junction's complex network of intertwining roads. Advertisement This causes significant issues for thousands of drivers, with data showing some 50,000 cars use the M6 toll each day, although the M6 itself is known to carry more traffic, with a section near Wolverhampton said to take some 180,000. Coming in just behind it in the ranking is junctions 37 to 38 on the A1M near Doncaster, while the M1 between junctions 23a and 24 near East Midlands Airport is in third place. Road closures are serious bad news for drivers as they lead to an increase in journey times – which, in turn, means much more stress and frustration. This, of course, can impair driving performance and safety, raising the risk of accidents and incidents occurring. Advertisement Paul Evans, Head of Motor at Co-op Insurance, said: 'From commuting to leisure trips and visiting loved ones, our motorway network is a vital part of so many people's daily journeys. 'However, our findings suggest that getting from A to B via the motorway can sometimes be less than straightforward, with road closures seemingly on the rise and particularly common on certain stretches of motorway. The Nottingham road where speeding is so bad that people are selling their houses 'We're therefore urging drivers to plan their journeys carefully before they set off so that they can be prepared for any road closures, avoid rushed or panicked decisions and safely navigate diversions.' The motoring experts also found which motorways closed the most throughout 2024 – having found that motorway road closures rose by 18% last year. Advertisement The number recorded by National Highways in England increased to more than 6,870, with incidents of total closures of both carriageways rising by 14% to just over 280. When it came to the roads worst affected by closures, they found that junction 63 of the A1M at Chester-Le-Street was closed the most – with a sizeable tally of 127. This was followed by the M53 at junction eight northbound in Ellesmere Port and the M6 between junction 21 and 21a in Warrington. Indeed, four out of the top 10 junction locations with the highest number of road closures in 2024 were in Yorkshire – with three on the M621 in Leeds. Advertisement Elsewhere, three of the top 10 were in Cheshire, with two on the M53.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
10 motorways closed the MOST in England in 2025 so far including infamous junction used by over 50,000 drivers daily
ENGLAND'S most closure-prone roads have been revealed – with the notorious M6 stretch between junctions 6 and 7 near Birmingham taking the top spot in 2025 so far. Freedom of Information data obtained by 5 5 Rising closures are causing delays and stress for drivers across England's motorways Credit: Getty 5 The M6 Spaghetti Junction near Birmingham has seen 29 closures so far in 2025 Credit: Getty 5 A1M junctions 37 to 38 near Doncaster rank second in closures this year Credit: Getty 5 Co-op Insurance urges drivers to plan ahead to safely navigate road closures and diversions Credit: Getty The section, located in the West Midlands and known as the Spaghetti Junction, has been closed 29 times since January. Connecting the M6 with the A38(M) Aston Expressway and other local roads like the A38 and A5127, the junction is famous for its complex, multi-level design. It also features numerous slip roads, a roundabout - Salford Circus - and elevated roadways. The nickname "Spaghetti' was reportedly coined by a Birmingham Evening Mail journalist in the 1970s, due to the junction's complex network of intertwining roads. Read more Motors News This causes significant issues for thousands of drivers, with data showing some 50,000 cars use the M6 toll each day, although the M6 itself is known to carry more traffic, with a section near Wolverhampton said to take some 180,000. Coming in just behind it in the ranking is junctions 37 to 38 on the A1M near Doncaster, while the M1 between junctions 23a and 24 near East Midlands Airport is in third place. Road closures are serious bad news for drivers as they lead to an increase in journey times – which, in turn, means much more stress and frustration. This, of course, can impair driving performance and safety, raising the risk of accidents and incidents occurring. Most read in Motors Paul Evans, Head of Motor at Co-op Insurance , said: 'From commuting to leisure trips and visiting loved ones, our motorway network is a vital part of so many people's daily journeys. 'However, our findings suggest that getting from A to B via the motorway can sometimes be less than straightforward, with road closures seemingly on the rise and particularly common on certain stretches of motorway. The Nottingham road where speeding is so bad that people are selling their houses 'We're therefore urging drivers to plan their journeys carefully before they set off so that they can be prepared for any road closures, avoid rushed or panicked decisions and safely navigate diversions.' The motoring experts also found which motorways closed the most throughout 2024 – having found that motorway road closures rose by 18% last year. The number recorded by National Highways in England increased to more than 6,870, with incidents of total closures of both carriageways rising by 14% to just over 280. When it came to the roads worst affected by closures, they found that junction 63 of the A1M at Chester-Le-Street was closed the most – with a sizeable tally of 127. This was followed by the M53 at junction eight northbound in Ellesmere Port and the M6 between junction 21 and 21a in Warrington. Indeed, four out of the top 10 junction locations with the highest number of road closures in 2024 were in Yorkshire – with three on the M621 in Leeds. Elsewhere, three of the top 10 were in Cheshire, with two on the M53. Top 10 Junctions with most road closures in 2025 M6 J6/7 (Northbound) - 29 closures, West Midlands A1M J37/38 (Northbound) - 24 closures, Yorkshire and Humber M1 J24/23a (Southbound) - 22 closures, East Midlands M5 J25/26 (Southbound) - 20 closures, South West M180 J4/5 (Eastbound) - 20 closures, Yorkshire and Humber M69 J2/1 (Westbound) - 19 closures, East/West Midlands M180 J5/4 (Westbound) - 19 closures, Yorkshire and Humber M5 After J1 (Southbound) - 18 closures, West Midlands M62 J36/37 (Eastbound) - 18 closures, Yorkshire and Humber M25 J24/25 (Clockwise) - 18 closures, South East
