Birmingham Ring Road Closures Today
Live road closure data for the Birmingham Inner Ring Road (A4540, A38(M), A457). Updated Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
About the Birmingham Ring Road
The Birmingham Ring Road (A4540) is a dual carriageway encircling Birmingham city centre, completed in phases between the 1950s and 1970s. Known locally as the 'Queensway', it passes through Digbeth, Aston, Newtown, and Ladywood. The ring road is a critical artery for Birmingham traffic and is subject to frequent roadworks due to ongoing regeneration projects in the city centre.
The Birmingham Ring Road is maintained by Birmingham City Council. Road closures on the Birmingham Ring Road are reported through the UK government's Street Manager system and appear here in real time.
Key Junctions on the Birmingham Ring Road
Areas Served by the Birmingham Ring Road
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