Current Incidents
congestion
M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 24 February 2026. 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 21:00 and 21:15 on 24 February 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 21:00 and 21:15 on 24 February 2026.
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M5
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M25
AccidentLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J28and J27 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M2
Road WorksLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 25 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A34
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A343and the A303 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19
AccidentLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A1130and the A66 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:14 pm. Starting with the M25, we've got heavy delays anticlockwise due to a broken down vehicle at junction 9 for Leatherhead. Traffic is down to one lane, so expect long delays in the area. Heading over to the M6, there are reports of a multi-vehicle collision northbound at junction 5 for Castle Bromwich. Emergency services are on the scene, but traffic is building up quickly, so consider alternative routes if possible.In the town of Preston, there are temporary traffic lights causing delays on Garstang Road near the A6 junction. Expect congestion in the area throughout the morning.Over in Southampton, roadworks are causing hold-ups on the A33 near Redbridge Roundabout. Delays are expected until the works are completed.And finally, if you're heading towards Swansea, be aware of a lane closure on the M4 eastbound at junction 45 for Ynysforgan. Traffic is flowing, but slower than usual so plan ahead for your journey.That's all for your latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to check back for more information as it comes in. Happy travels!
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