Traffic Update

congestion

M67CongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2026. M6CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 January 2026. A500CongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M6and the A449 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A423and the A46 Coventry East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A449CongestionLocation : The A449 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound at the junction with the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 5 January 2026. A1CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A151and the A606 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 5 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A483A483 : Both directions : Builth Wells High St : Road closed : Contraflow in place : 05/01/26-30/01/26Description: A483 : Both directions : Builth Wells High St : Road closed : Contraflow in place : 05/01/26-30/01/26, Start time: 05/01/2026 0:00 , End Date:30/01/2026 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 05/01/2026 0:00

no delay

M62Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J27 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M42Road WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 5 January 2026 to 06:00 on 6 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M23Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one 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 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M2Broken down vehicleLocation : The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:30 and 15:45 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M18Broken down vehicleLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1Broken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J14 . 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 14:45 and 15:00 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:45 and 15:00 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A66Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A6Broken down vehicleLocation : The A6 northbound entry slip from the A50 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M53AccidentLocation : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J4 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 16:15 and 16:30 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A19AccidentLocation : The A19 southbound entry slip from the A1027 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:00 and 15:15 on 5 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 14:34 pm. Well, folks, it seems like Mother Nature has decided to add a little extra spice to our journey today. Let's dive straight into it, shall we?Starting off in Birmingham, we've got some heavy delays on the M6 near junction 6 due to a broken-down vehicle. Make sure to pack a few snacks, folks, because you might be there a while.Heading over to London, it looks like the A4 is experiencing some slow-moving traffic near Chiswick Roundabout. Seems like everyone is eager to get home today!In Manchester, there's congestion on the M60 near Stockport. Looks like it's a bit of a bumper-to-bumper situation over there. And finally, in Edinburgh, we've got some roadworks causing delays on the A720 near Baberton. Might be a good time to catch up on your favourite podcast, folks.So there you have it, a mix of delays, congestion, and roadworks to keep you on your toes today. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to keep calm and carry on. Happy travels, everyone!

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