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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 northbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. M65M65 AccringtonCongestionLocation : The M65 eastbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 BrighouseCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 WythenshaweCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. M57M57 HuytonCongestionLocation : The M57 southbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. M56M56 FrodshamCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound at junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55M55 PrestonCongestionLocation : The M55 westbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. M5M5 HonitonCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 northbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 BasingstokeCongestionLocation : The M3 westbound at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier vehicle fire. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 westbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 EppingCongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. M1M1 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Cause : Vehicle fire. 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. A616A616 DeepcarCongestionLocation : The A616 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A61 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A588 North and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A6011and the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter East and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the A438and the junction with the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 LincolnCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A1434and the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5001 West and the A5001 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by an earlier accident. 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. A38A38 AlrewasCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the A513and the junction with the A5192 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 AbingdonCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound exit slip to the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 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 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. A3A3 East MeonCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A272 Petersfield South and the junction with the A3M . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A282A282 DartfordCongestionLocation : The A282 anticlockwise entry slip from the A206 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A26A26 NewhavenCongestionLocation : The A26 southbound between the A27and the junction with the A259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the A27and the junction with the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 Tunbridge WellsCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A228and the A262 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 eastbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 10 March 2026. A160A160 ImminghamCongestionLocation : The A160 westbound between the A1173and the junction with the A1077 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J52 Claydon. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. A120A120 BraintreeCongestionLocation : The A120 eastbound exit slip to the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 BiggleswadeCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A6001 Biggleswade South and the A6001 Biggleswade North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 10 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M4M4 Port TalbotM4 : Eastbound : J41 Pentyla/Baglan to J42 Earlswood : 16/03/26-24/03/26 2000-0600 :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J41 Pentyla/Baglan to J42 Earlswood : 16/03/26-24/03/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 16/03/2026 20:00 , Expected end time:24/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 09/03/2026 17:04 A55A55 LlanfairpwllgwyngyllA55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 10/03/2026 17:53 , Expected end time:14/03/2026 21:12, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 17:53 A470A470 Flynnon TafA470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Northbound : Coryton to Nantgarw : Congestion : Delays possible :, Start time: 10/03/2026 16:12 , Expected end time:10/03/2026 19:12, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/03/2026 16:12

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M6M6 Newton-le-WillowsAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J21and J21A . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. M40M40 FarnboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J12and J11 . 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 10 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 10 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M25M25 BorehamwoodAccidentLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J22and J23 . 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 10 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A2A2 GravesendAccidentLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A2260 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:44 pm. Alright folks, time for a quick traffic update to help you navigate those pesky road jams and delays! Let's jump right in:First up, we have reports of heavy traffic on the M25 clockwise at junction 10 for Wisley, so expect some delays if you're heading in that direction. In Leeds, there are delays on the A64 due to roadworks near Bramham Park, so pack your patience if you're passing through that area.Heading over to London now, we've got slow-moving traffic on the A4 near Hammersmith, so take it easy if you're on the road there. And in Manchester, there are delays on the M60 at junction 5 for Cheadle due to an earlier accident, so plan your route accordingly.For those in Birmingham, be prepared for delays on the M6 northbound near junction 7 for Great Barr, as congestion is building up in that area. And in Glasgow, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M8 eastbound at junction 15 for Townhead, so brace yourself for some slow-moving queues.That's it for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember to check for updates before you head out. Happy travels!


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