Current Incidents

congestion
M66
CongestionLocation : The M66 southbound exit slip at junction J4 for M60. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. M61
CongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 May 2026. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J11and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. M20
CongestionLocation : The M20 westbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. A696
CongestionLocation : The A696 southbound between the junctions with the A68and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590
CongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A5087 west of Ulverston and the junction with the A5092 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A435and the A422 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. A45
CongestionLocation : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A508 Northampton and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404
CongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35
CongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the A3052and the junction with the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the A272and the junction with the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : 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 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 May 2026. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A2270and the A26 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259
CongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill East and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound at junction J54 Ipswich West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 12 May 2026. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 westbound at the junction with the A12 Colchester East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the A167 Washington Birtley and the junction with the A692 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 12 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier shifted load.
incident
M4
M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J26 Malpas to J24 ColdraDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J26 Malpas to J24 Coldra, Start time: 12/05/2026 9:48 , Expected end time:12/05/2026 9:53, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/05/2026 9:48 A470
A470 : Now clear : Northbound : NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 12/05/2026 9:06 , Expected end time:12/05/2026 9:11, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 12/05/2026 9:06
no delay
M6
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Cleared. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J26and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 12 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 12 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 12 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:00 and 14:15 on 12 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A47
Road WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1117and the A1144 north Lowestoft. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 18:53 on 9 May 2026 to 12:00 on 13 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A19
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A19 southbound at the junction with the A66 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 12 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:24 am. Well folks, it's that time again when we take a look at the latest traffic and travel updates to help you navigate your way around town. So buckle up and brace yourselves for some road rumblings!In Stratford Upon Avon, there are reports of heavy delays at the A46 junction following a collision. Traffic is moving at a snail's pace, so pack your patience for this journey.Over in Cambridge, roadworks on the M11 are causing some headaches for drivers. Expect delays near junction 10 as lanes are reduced, so plan your route accordingly.Heading up north to Newcastle, there's heavy congestion on the A1 dual carriageway, so maybe bring some snacks for the long haul.And in London, watch out for a breakdown on the M25 near junction 8. Traffic is building up quickly, so keep your cool and stay in the inside lane.That's all for now folks, drive safe and stay tuned for more updates. Safe travels out there!
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