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M621M621 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the M621 J27 and the M62. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound entry slip at junction J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. M56M56 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between the A494 Chester and junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound at junction J18A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. M20M20 AshfordCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J10A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J33and J34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 8 April 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. A631A631 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The A631 northbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6109 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A417A417 BirdlipCongestionLocation : The A417 northbound between the A419and the junction with the A436 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 8 April 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. A34A34 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the M4and the junction with the A4185 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A29 North and the junction with the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 BattleCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. A19A19 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound exit slip to the A174 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026. A11A11 CambridgeCongestionLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1307and the A14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 8 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 PeterboroughCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A1139 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 8 April 2026.

incident

M4M4 CaerleonM4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas, Start time: 08/04/2026 18:29 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:29 A55A55 FlintA55 : Now clear : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J33 Northop (Flint/Mold)Description: A55 : Now clear : Eastbound : J31 Caerwys to J33 Northop (Flint/Mold), Start time: 08/04/2026 18:23 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:28, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:23 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw, Start time: 08/04/2026 18:29 , Expected end time:08/04/2026 18:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/04/2026 18:29

no delay

M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 April 2026 to 06:00 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.

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

A43A43 SilverstoneAccidentLocation : The A43 northbound between the A422 Brackley (East) and the junction with the A413 Silverstone. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:45 and 00:00 on 9 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 9 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A14A14 NewmarketAccidentLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J37 Newmarket West. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 8 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 8 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:44 pm. Well folks, looks like the traffic gods are at it again with a whole bunch of delays and disruptions across the region. Let's dive in and get you up to speed on what to expect out there on the roads.Starting off in lovely Brighton, we've got reports of heavy traffic around the A270 Lewes Road and the A23 London Road. So if you're heading out that way, make sure to pack some snacks and maybe a good podcast to keep you entertained.Heading up north to Manchester, congestion is building around the M60 near junction 21 for Hollinwood. Looks like everyone's trying to get a head start on the weekend. Hang in there, it'll all be worth it once you reach your destination.And finally, in the bustling city of London, there are delays on the A40 Westway near White City. It's like a sea of brake lights out there, so maybe take a detour and explore some hidden gems off the beaten path.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe, stay patient, and remember, it's all just a part of the grand adventure we call commuting. Until next time, happy travels!


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