Current Incidents
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M621Road WorksLocation : The M621 westbound entry slip at junction J3 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 17:05 on 14 November 2024 to 20:00 on 31 January 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M2AuthorityOperationLocation : The M2 eastbound between junctions J5and J6 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 21 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1ResurfacingLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J11Aand J11 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 22:55 on 20 November 2024 to 06:00 on 21 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A34ResurfacingLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A4130and the A4185 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:09 on 21 November 2024 to 08:00 on 21 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A1Road WorksLocation : The A1 northbound between the A19and the junction with the A197 . Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 21 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:54 am. And now, let's dive straight into the chaos of the roads with our latest traffic and travel updates from across the country.Starting off in London, we have reports of heavy congestion on the M25 between junctions 10 and 11, causing delays for those heading towards Gatwick Airport. Over in Manchester, the M60 is looking like a bit of a nightmare around junction 12, with long queues building up in both directions.If you're planning to head to Birmingham, be prepared for slow-moving traffic on the M6 around junction 6, adding some extra time to your journey. And in Edinburgh, there are delays on the A720 near Straiton, so pack some patience if you're out and about in that area.Down in Bristol, the M4 is not giving drivers an easy ride, especially near junction 19. It's bumper-to-bumper traffic as far as the eye can see. And finally, in Glasgow, there's some gridlock on the M8 around junction 15, causing frustration for anyone trying to navigate through the city.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and keep those road rage emotions in check. That's all for your traffic and travel updates today. Drive carefully and I'll catch you next time with more news from the asphalt jungle.
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