Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J26and J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A63
CongestionLocation : The A63 westbound between the junctions with the A1033 North and the A1165 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 April 2026. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 April 2026. A47
CongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1144 north Lowestoft and the A12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 April 2026. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound at junction J13 Thrapston. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 14 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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Road WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Overturned VehicleLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 14 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 14 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:54 pm. And now for the latest traffic and travel news. Let's dive straight in!In London, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M25 near Junction 9 due to an overturned lorry. Expect delays if you're heading towards Leatherhead.Moving up north to Manchester, there are roadworks causing slow traffic on the M60 clockwise near Junction 24. Take alternate routes if you're in a hurry to get home.Heading over to Birmingham, there's a broken-down vehicle causing chaos on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. Commuters, be prepared for some delays.In Scotland, drivers in Edinburgh should be aware of road closures near Princes Street due to ongoing maintenance works. Plan your journey accordingly to avoid being stuck in traffic.And finally, if you're in Cardiff, be mindful of a traffic light failure at the junction of Cowbridge Road East and Cathedral Road. Take care at that intersection.That's all for the traffic and travel updates for now. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to keep calm during any delays. Drive carefully, and I'll be back soon with more news.
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