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Current Incidents

congestion

M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 April 2025. M42M42 SolihullCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J4and J3A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 CaldicotCongestionLocation : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. M3M3 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J9and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:00 and 16:15 on 5 April 2025. Cause : Roadworks. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Harold WoodCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. M1M1 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TamworthCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A51and the M42 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A466and the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 westbound exit slip to the A508 Northampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the junctions with the A352and the A354 Puddletown. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 NewtownCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343and the A303 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 HaslemereCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A325and the A333 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 BrightonCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound entry slip from the A23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 HuntingdonCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound exit slip to the A141 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 5 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 WhitfordA55 : Westbound : J32 Dolphin (Holywell) to J31 Caerwys : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 07/04/25-11/04/25 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Westbound : J32 Dolphin (Holywell) to J31 Caerwys : Roadworks : Closed : Diversions in place : 07/04/25-11/04/25 2000-0600 :, Start time: 07/04/2025 20:00 , End Date:11/04/2025 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 02/04/2025 15:57 A466A466 ChepstowA466 : Northbound : M48 J2 Newhouse to A48 Interchange : Accident : Delays possible :Description: A466 : Northbound : M48 J2 Newhouse to A48 Interchange : Accident : Delays possible :, Start time: 05/04/2025 16:36 , Expected end time:05/04/2025 20:35, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/04/2025 16:36 A40A40 WallisA40 : Now clear : Both directions : Wolf's Castle to Fishguard A487 JunctionDescription: A40 : Now clear : Both directions : Wolfs Castle to Fishguard A487 Junction, Start time: 05/04/2025 15:35 , Expected end time:05/04/2025 15:40, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 05/04/2025 15:35

no delay

M27M27 West EndBroken down vehicleLocation : The M27 westbound exit slip at junction J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20M20 LeedsRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:09 on 3 April 2025 to 06:00 on 28 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M2M2 FavershamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J6and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 5 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A628A628 GlossopAccidentLocation : The A628 eastbound between the junctions with the A6024and the A616 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 17:04 pm. Well folks, let's dive straight into the traffic chaos across our beloved country.In London, we're seeing the usual bumper-to-bumper action at the Hammersmith Flyover. Avoid it like the plague, unless you enjoy the sight of stationary vehicles.Heading up north, drivers in Manchester are facing gridlock at the notorious Deansgate Roundabout. Seriously guys, it's like a game of musical chairs out there but with cars.Over in Birmingham, it seems like everyone's decided to have a party at the Spaghetti Junction. Not the kind of party you'd want an invite to, believe me.And don't even think about venturing near Land's End in Cornwall - seems like every seagull and their cousin wants to take a leisurely stroll along the A30.That's all the latest traffic updates for now folks. Remember, stay safe out there and may the road gods be ever in your favour.


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