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Current Incidents

congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:15 and 07:30 on 13 December 2025. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 13 December 2025.

no delay

M62M62 BradfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . 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 07:45 and 08:00 on 13 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23M23 CrawleyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:00 and 08:15 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66A66 RichmondBroken down vehicleLocation : The A66 westbound between the A1Mand the junction with the A67 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:30 and 08:45 on 13 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsRoad WorksLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A262and the A228 . Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:47 on 12 December 2025 to 10:00 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A20A20 FolkestoneRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A20 eastbound between the A260and the junction with the A256 Dover West. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. A14A14 HuntingdonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J22and J21 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:15 and 08:30 on 13 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

A46A46 LoughboroughAccidentLocation : The A46 southbound between the A6006and the junction with the A607 Syston North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A303A303 GillinghamAuthorityOperationLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A371and the A350 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 13 December 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 8:04 am. If you're heading out on the roads this evening, brace yourself for some delays in the Manchester area. Traffic is backed up on the M60 clockwise at junction 10 for Trafford Centre, so be prepared for some bumper-to-bumper action.Over in Birmingham, drivers are facing long queues on the A38(M) Aston Expressway northbound, due to a broken down vehicle at junction 6. So, if you're in that neck of the woods, you might want to pack some snacks for the wait.Down in London, things are looking a bit hectic around Clapham Common. The A205 South Circular Road is experiencing delays in both directions, near Clapham High Street. So, be patient, put on some good music, and hopefully, you'll make it through without too much gridlock.Remember folks, stay calm, keep your cool, and most importantly, drive safe out there. Until next time, this is your roving reporter signing off. Happy travels!


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