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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 14 February 2026. M4M4 BathCongestionLocation : The M4 westbound exit slip at junction J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 14 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 14 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M5M5 BromsgroveRoad WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 14 February 2026 to 06:00 on 15 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed. M25M25 UxbridgeBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J16and J15 . Lane Closures : Lane four is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 14 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 14 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A47A47 SwaffhamRoad WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the A1065and the junction with the A1075 . Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 10:42 on 13 February 2026 to 12:00 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A34A34 AbingdonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A4183 south of Kennington and the A415 . 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 14 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 14 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 HartlepoolBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound between the A181and the junction with the A182 Easington. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 14 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 AlnwickResurfacingLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the A1068 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:48 on 2 February 2026 to 06:00 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A66A66 BroughSnowLocation : The A66 eastbound between the A685and the junction with the A1M . Reason : Snow. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:44 pm. Well folks, it's that time of the day where we dive into the chaos that is our roads. Let's get straight to it, shall we?In Oxfordshire, there are reports of heavy traffic on the A34 near Abingdon due to a broken down vehicle. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes if possible.Moving over to Kent, there are delays on the M20 near Maidstone following an accident at junction 5. Emergency services are on the scene, but expect some hold-ups in the area.Heading up north to Manchester, congestion is building on the M60 near Stockport due to roadworks causing lane closures. Take it slow if you're heading that way, folks.And finally, in London, there are long delays on the A4 near Hammersmith due to an earlier collision. It's a bit of a mess, so best to avoid if you can.Well, there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember to keep your cool, even in the midst of traffic mayhem. That's all for now, until next time, happy travels!


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