UK Council Road Closures
Live road closure data for metropolitan and county councils across the UK. Find closures managed by your local council — from Birmingham and Leeds to Kent and Surrey.
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About UK Local Councils
Metropolitan and county councils are the highway authorities for local roads — everything that isn't a motorway or trunk road. They manage A-roads, B-roads, and all local streets within their area, coordinating roadworks, utility works, and closures through the UK government's Street Manager system.
For motorways and trunk roads managed by National Highways, Transport for London, and devolved bodies, see Highway Authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About UK Councils
What roads does a county council manage?
County councils manage all non-trunk roads in their area — A-roads, B-roads, and local streets. They do not manage motorways or trunk roads, which are the responsibility of National Highways or devolved bodies.
What is a metropolitan council?
Metropolitan councils (also called metropolitan borough councils) are local authorities in England's major urban areas — Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, and Newcastle. They are the highway authority for all local roads within their boundaries.
How do I find road closures for my council?
Use the search bar above to find your council by name or region, then click through to see all current road closures and planned roadworks. Data is sourced from the UK government's Street Manager system and updated in real time.
Why do some roads have different authorities?
In many areas, different roads are managed by different authorities. A motorway running through a county is managed by National Highways, while the A-roads and local streets in the same county are managed by the county council.