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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WalsallCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M57M57 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. M40M40 BeaconsfieldCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 BelhusCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J30and J29 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 HavershamCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the junctions with the A669and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 14 December 2025. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 westbound between the A46and the junction with the A6011 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A438and the junction with the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 14 December 2025. A46A46 BathCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A4and the A420 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A5and the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A37and the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the M4and the A4185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. A3A3 GuildfordCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound entry slip from the A322 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 14 December 2025. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 14 December 2025. A12A12 ColchesterCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J29and J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 14 December 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 LlanfairpwllgwyngyllA55 : Britannia Bridge : High winds : Advisory restrictions in place to motorcycles and caravans on bridge : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Britannia Bridge : High winds : Advisory restrictions in place to motorcycles and caravans on bridge : Until further notice, Start time: 14/12/2025 12:53 , Expected end time:15/12/2025 3:00, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/12/2025 12:53

no delay

M5M5 Burnham-on-SeaBroken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 14 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M4M4 AlvestonResurfacingLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J20and J19 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:10 on 13 December 2025 to 06:00 on 15 December 2025. M20M20 AylesfordAccidentLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J6and J4 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 14 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66A66 PenrithRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A66 eastbound between the M6and the junction with the A1M . Reason : Road closed to high sided vehicles. Status : Currently Active. A11A11 NewmarketAccidentLocation : The A11 southbound between the junctions with the A14and the A1304 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 14 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 14:04 pm. Hello everyone, let's jump straight into the latest traffic updates for your journey home. On the M25, there are reports of heavy congestion clockwise between junction 16 for the M40 and junction 18 for Chorley Wood. So, if you're heading in that direction, pack some extra snacks for the long haul.Heading over to the A1 in Hertfordshire, there have been reports of an accident near Baldock affecting traffic both north and southbound. Take a detour if you can, or practice your carpool karaoke to pass the time.If you're in the Manchester area, be prepared for delays on the M62 near junction 11 for Birchwood. Looks like everyone is trying to beat the rush to the nearest chippy for some Friday fish and chips!And for those in the Birmingham area, be aware of a lane closure on the M6 southbound near junction 10 for Walsall. Remember, patience is a virtue when stuck in traffic. That's all for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, keep calm and drive on.


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