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Current Incidents

congestion

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 20:15 and 20:30 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound at junction J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Newton-le-WillowsCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 northbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound between junctions J1and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J21A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A69A69 CarlisleCongestionLocation : The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A6071and the A689 east of Brampton. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 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 15 April 2026. 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 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A55A55 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A55 westbound exit slip to the A51 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 15 April 2026. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter East and the A515 Sudbury West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 BathCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A420and the M4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A43A43 SilverstoneCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound at the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 15 April 2026. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 15 April 2026. A27A27 Shoreham-by-SeaCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A283and the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 15 April 2026.

incident

M4M4 CaerleonM4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas, Start time: 15/04/2026 18:29 , Expected end time:15/04/2026 18:34, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/04/2026 18:29 A487A487 AberystwythA487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :, Start time: 02/02/2026 9:00 , End Date:23/06/2026 16:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 02/02/2026 9:00 A483A483 Llandrindod WellsA483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :Description: A483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :, Start time: 12/04/2026 19:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/04/2026 19:00 A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 13/04/2026 20:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 13/04/2026 20:00

no delay

M69M69 LeicesterAccidentLocation : The M69 northbound between junction J1and the M1 . 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A42A42 Ashby De La ZouchAccidentLocation : The A42 northbound between junctions J13and M1 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:15 and 20:30 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A35A35 AxminsterRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A35 eastbound between the A358and the junction with the A3066 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A174A174 GuisboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A174 eastbound between the junctions with the A1044and the A1032 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14A14 CambridgeBroken down vehicleLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J24and J25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:30 and 19:45 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A1A1 ColdstreamRoad WorksLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A1068and the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Reason : Emergency road marking works are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 15 April 2026 to 06:00 on 16 April 2026.

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

M66M66 BuryRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M66 northbound between junction J1and the A56 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M5M5 WorcesterAccidentLocation : The M5 northbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 15 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M3M3 BasingstokeShed LoadLocation : The M3 eastbound at junction J5 . Reason : Shed load. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 15 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 15 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 40 minutes against expected traffic. 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. In traffic news, we've got delays reported on the M25 anticlockwise between junctions 10 and 9 due to a broken down vehicle. Make sure to plan ahead if you're heading in that direction. Meanwhile, in the town of Ipswich, there are reports of congestion on the A14 at junction 55. It looks like everyone's trying to escape the hustle and bustle today!Over in Belfast, things are moving slowly on the M3 city bound at junction 1. Looks like some people are taking the scenic route, or maybe just enjoying the view!And last but not least, in Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway due to roadworks. Not so express today, it seems!So, keep an eye out for those traffic updates and plan your journey accordingly. Stay safe out there, and remember to keep calm despite the chaos on the roads. Until next time, happy travels!


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