Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. M6M6 PenrithCongestionLocation : The M6 southbound exit slip at junction J41 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 31 May 2026. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 SolihullCongestionLocation : The M42 northbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 BicesterCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 WinchesterCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J3and J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 1 June 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AshfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound exit slip at junction J10A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 31 May 2026. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the junctions with the A616and the A6024 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the A628and the junction with the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 WisbechCongestionLocation : The A47 westbound between the junctions with the A17and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A5001 West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 31 May 2026. A404A404 MarlowCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound between the junctions with the A4130and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 31 May 2026. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier broken down vehicle. A31A31 WimborneCongestionLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A350and the A349 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:45 and 17:00 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 BoscombeCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A36and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 16:30 and 16:45 on 31 May 2026. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. A27A27 ArundelCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A284 Arundel West and the A284 Arundel East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 31 May 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 16:30 and 16:45 on 31 May 2026. A14A14 HuntingdonCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J21and J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 Port TalbotM4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : offslip : Eastbound : onslip : Westbound : Closed : 01/06/26 1930-0000 :Description: M4 : Both directions : J41 Pentyla/Baglan : offslip : Eastbound : onslip : Westbound : Closed : 01/06/26 1930-0000 :, Start time: 01/06/2026 19:30 , End Date:01/06/2026 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 29/05/2026 16:14 A470A470 AberfamA470 : Northbound : Abercynon to Pentrebach : 03/06/26-04/06/26 2000-0600 : Roadworks : Closed :Description: A470 : Northbound : Abercynon to Pentrebach : 03/06/26-04/06/26 2000-0600 : Roadworks : Closed :, Start time: 03/06/2026 20:00 , End Date:04/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 29/05/2026 16:04 A465A465 LlandarcyA465 : Westbound : Neath to Llandarcy : 29/05/26-02/06/26 2000-0600 : Roadworks : Closed :Description: A465 : Westbound : Neath to Llandarcy : 29/05/26-02/06/26 2000-0600 : Roadworks : Closed :, Start time: 29/05/2026 20:00 , End Date:02/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 29/05/2026 20:00

no delay

M62M62 BradfordAccidentLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J26 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M27M27 FarehamBroken down vehicleLocation : The M27 eastbound between junctions J9and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M23M23 CrawleyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M23 northbound exit slip at junction J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38A38 PlymouthBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 eastbound entry slip from the A374 Plymouth. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:15 and 18:30 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A249A249 SittingbourneRoad WorksLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 6 June 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A46A46 BathAccidentLocation : The A46 northbound between the A420and the junction with the M4 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 17:34 pm. Hello and welcome to your latest traffic update! Let's dive straight into the chaos on the roads today.In Birmingham, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M6 northbound near junction 6 due to an accident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.Heading to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 clockwise between junctions 13 and 15, so make sure to pack your patience for that journey.Over in London, there is congestion on the A4 approaching the Hogarth Roundabout, causing frustration for commuters trying to navigate through the city.In Bristol, the M32 southbound is experiencing slow moving traffic near junction 3, leading to some grumbles from drivers trying to get home.And finally, in Glasgow, there are delays on the M8 eastbound between junctions 16 and 15, so if you're heading in that direction, be prepared for some extra travel time.That's all for your traffic update today. Stay safe on the roads and may your journey be as smooth as possible. Drive carefully and remember, it's better to arrive late than never!


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