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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 20:00 and 20:15 on 4 March 2026. M25M25 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J15Aand J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the A52and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 March 2026. A45A45 CoventryCongestionLocation : 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The A40 westbound between the junctions with the A437and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A420and the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 4 March 2026. Cause : Roadworks. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier emergency bridge repairs. 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 4 March 2026. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 March 2026. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M62M62 RochdaleBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J20and J19 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66A66 KeswickRoad 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14A14 IpswichResurfacingLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J54 Ipswich West and J53 Ipswich North. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 13:47 on 4 March 2026 to 22:00 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A20A20 FolkestoneAuthorityOperationLocation : The A20 eastbound between the M20and the junction with the A260 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 4 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:54 pm. Hello everyone, let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates for your journey.In Central London, we have reports of heavy congestion near Trafalgar Square, with delays expected at the junction with Whitehall. Please plan your route accordingly.Heading up north, there are slow-moving traffic on the M6 near Birmingham, particularly near the junction with the M5. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes where possible.In the seaside town of Brighton, there are reports of a broken-down vehicle causing delays on the A259 near the pier. Traffic is building up, so make sure to give yourself some extra time if you're heading in that direction.Moving over to the east, there are ongoing roadworks on the A14 near Cambridge, leading to lane closures and reduced speed limits. Stay patient and stay safe on your journey.And finally, in the charming city of Bath, there are reports of a temporary closure on the A4 due to a fallen tree. Authorities are working to clear the debris, but expect some disruptions in the area.That's all for now, safe travels everyone!


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