All the roads closed across the UK during the Christmas holiday

Christmas is a busy time for everyone, with plenty of presents to buy and wrap and the Christmas dinner to sort out.

Another major feat for people across the country is travel; whether you're jetting off abroad for the festive break or if you're driving home to spend Christmas with family. UK drivers are embarking on an estimated 20 million car trips to see friends and family in the run-up to Christmas Day.

And, of course, the travel after Christmas day can also be hectic, with plans to visit friends and other family members in different locations. There will be more pressure on the roads this weekend, with thousands of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail to strike from 6pm on Christmas Eve.

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It's always best to plan ahead to try and avoid any disruption. Drivers should also be aware that some of England’s motorways and major A roads will also be shut during the Christmas period.

National Highway s have released an update on the roads that will be closed during the next few days. Check below to see if your journey will be impacted.

Friday December 23

• A11 Southbound - Tuttles Lane entry slip road closure

• A249 Northbound - A249 fast slip lane onto westbound entry slip at junction 5 closed

• A38 Southbound - A38 Streethay exit Slip 24 hour closure southbound

• A40 Both directions - A40 both directions Huntley to Lea closed 24/7

• A5 Northbound - A5 northbound Redmoor roundabout northbound entry slip works under slip road closure

• A63 Westbound - A63 westbound Mytongate exit and entry slip road closure 24/7

• M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound entry slip road closed (24hr)

• M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound exit slip road closed (24hr)

• M42 Southbound - M42 southbound jct 10 to jct 9 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

Saturday December 24

A11 Southbound - Tuttles Lane entry slip road closure

A249 Northbound - A249 fast slip lane onto westbound entry slip at junction 5 closed

A38 Southbound - A38 Streethay exit Slip 24 hour closure southbound

A40 Both directions - A40 both directions Huntley to Lea closed 24/7

A5 Northbound - A5 northbound Redmoor roundabout northbound entry slip works under slip road closure

A63 Westbound - A63 westbound Mytongate exit and entry slip road closure 24/7

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound entry slip road closed (24hr)

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound exit slip road closed (24hr)

M42 Southbound - M42 southbound jct 10 to jct 9 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

M42 Northbound - M42 northbound jct 9 to jct 10 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

Sunday December 25

A11 Southbound - Tuttles Lane entry slip road closure

A249 Northbound - A249 fast slip lane onto westbound entry slip at junction 5 closed

A38 Southbound - A38 Streethay exit Slip 24 hour closure southbound

A40 Both directions - A40 both directions Huntley to Lea closed 24/7

A5 Northbound - A5 northbound Redmoor roundabout northbound entry slip works under slip road closure

A63 Westbound - A63 westbound Mytongate exit and entry slip road closure 24/7

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound entry slip road closed (24hr)

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound exit slip road closed (24hr)

M42 Southbound - M42 southbound jct 10 to jct 9 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

M42 Northbound - M42 northbound jct 9 to jct 10 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

Monday December 26

A11 Southbound - Tuttles Lane entry slip road closure

A249 Northbound - A249 fast slip lane onto westbound entry slip at junction 5 closed

A38 Southbound - A38 Streethay exit Slip 24 hour closure southbound

A40 Both directions - A40 both directions Huntley to Lea closed 24/7

A5 Northbound - A5 northbound Redmoor roundabout northbound entry slip works under slip road closure

A63 Westbound - A63 westbound Mytongate exit and entry slip road closure 24/7

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound entry slip road closed (24hr)

M2 Eastbound - jct 5 eastbound exit slip road closed (24hr)

M42 Southbound - M42 southbound jct 10 to jct 9 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

M42 Northbound - M42 northbound jct 9 to jct 10 closure of main carriageway including slip roads

Please note that the information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change.

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