How bad is traffic on A406 in Finchley and Barnet?

Traffic on the A406 in Finchley and Barnet is heaviest during the weekday morning rush (07:30–09:30) and the evening peak (16:30–19:00). School term-time adds additional pressure in the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up windows. The live camera above is the best indicator of current conditions at this specific point — TfL refreshes JamCam images every five minutes, giving you an up-to-date snapshot before you set off.

Do I need to pay any charges to drive through A406 Holiday Inn?

This location is outside the Congestion Charge Zone, so no CC charge applies. However, like all roads in Greater London, this location falls inside the ULEZ boundary, meaning ULEZ applies here 24 hours a day. Most petrol cars from 2006 onwards and diesel cars from 2015 onwards are compliant and pay nothing. Older vehicles face a daily ULEZ charge of £12.50. Check TfL's free vehicle checker at tfl.gov.uk to find out if your car or van is affected.

Where does the JamCam footage at A406 Holiday Inn come from?

All JamCam images on this site are sourced directly from TfL's Open Data API — the same public data feed used by Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze and other navigation apps to show London traffic conditions. Transport for London operates the cameras and refreshes images approximately every five minutes. JamCams.co.uk fetches and displays that data in real time, with no delay beyond network transmission time. No footage is stored or archived — you always see the most recent available image.

Is A406 Holiday Inn on a bus route?

The A406 is served by a number of TfL bus routes. You can find the specific routes serving stops near A406 Holiday Inn using TfL's Bus Stops and Journey Planner tools at tfl.gov.uk, or by checking the Citymapper app. Bus priority measures — including bus lanes and signal priority — on the A406 are designed to keep buses moving through congested periods, though they also affect traffic flow patterns visible in the JamCam above.

A406 Holiday Inn Live Traffic Updates & Alerts NOW

About This Camera

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

This camera is named for the Holiday Inn hotel that serves as a recognisable landmark on this stretch of the North Circular near Brent Cross, close to the interchange with the A41 and the shopping centre itself — a useful secondary vantage point on the same general Brent Cross congestion.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

This stretch closely tracks the wider Brent Cross area's traffic pattern — heavy at weekday peaks, sustained through weekend retail hours, particularly congested in the pre-Christmas shopping period. Because it sits slightly apart from the interchange itself, this camera can sometimes show clearer conditions even when Brent Cross Interchange is under pressure.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

This stretch of the North Circular carries standard average speed camera coverage, with no stopping permitted on the carriageway. ULEZ applies across Barnet 24/7; check tfl.gov.uk/ulez if unsure about your vehicle's compliance before travelling.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

Use this camera alongside the Brent Cross Interchange feed to judge the true extent of any congestion — if this stretch is clear but the interchange itself is backed up, the problem is likely contained to the junction rather than spreading further. If your car breaks down on this exposed stretch near the hotel, best value car breakdown cover with a genuinely quick callout beats waiting exposed to fast-moving traffic for an hour or more.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

This is a good comparison camera — checking it alongside the main Brent Cross Interchange feed gives a clearer picture of whether to expect a short, sharp delay at the junction itself or a longer backup extending further along the road.

ULEZ & Emissions

The London Borough of Barnet operates entirely within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which is active 24/7, every day of the year. Non-compliant vehicles (pre-Euro 6 diesel / pre-Euro 4 petrol) face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies in this borough. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk/ulez.

📋

What to do after an accidentSteps to take at the scene, who to call, and how to protect your claim

Read guide →🎥

Getting CCTV footage for your insurance claimHow to request TfL JamCam footage and use it as accident evidence

Read guide →

Parking near A406 Holiday Inn, Finchley and Barnet

This Brent Cross-area stretch sits close to the interchange and the shopping centre's own large car park, which is the sensible option for anyone visiting the retail destination directly rather than searching for street parking. Surrounding residential streets fall within Barnet's CPZ during weekday controlled hours, with permits and visitor vouchers managed through the MiPermit portal. Given the retail pull nearby, expect heavier competition for any available on-street spaces than in purely residential parts of Barnet further from Brent Cross. barnet.gov.uk/parking for current zone information.

If on-street parking is hard to find, apps like JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you pre-book a private driveway or car park nearby — typically from around £2–£6 per hour or £10–£25 per day depending on how central the location is.

Compare parking near A406 Holiday InnLocal driveways and car parks, pre-bookable from ~£2/hr

Compare →

Compare spaces in Finchley and BarnetDaily and long-stay listings from local hosts

Compare →

Parking links are affiliate partnerships. JamCams may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Journey Planning Tips

1Check this JamCam before joining the A406 in London — knowing the queue length before you arrive lets you choose an alternative route
2Peak congestion near A406 Holiday Inn is weekdays 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:00 — travelling outside these windows typically cuts journey times by 20–40%
3All vehicles in this area must comply with the ULEZ — check your vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before driving. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day even outside peak hours
4View the JamCams map to see live conditions across the wider London road network and identify the clearest approach route
5Check TfL Road Disruptions for live incidents in this area
6Consider public transport if the JamCam shows heavy congestion

A406 Holiday Inn: Live Road Closures & Traffic Disruption