Current Incidents
congestion
M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 18 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 19 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A56
CongestionLocation : The A56 northbound between the junctions with the A681and the A680 Haslingden North . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 19 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 19 April 2026.
no delay
M6
ResurfacingLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J18and J19 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 15:28 on 18 April 2026 to 06:00 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. M56
Road WorksLocation : The M56 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 19 April 2026 to 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M5
Vehicle RecoveryLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:00 and 00:15 on 19 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
ResurfacingLocation : The A3 southbound between the junctions with the A283 Milford north and the A333 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:59 on 18 April 2026 to 06:00 on 19 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:14 am. Well folks, grab your travel mugs and buckle up because we've got the latest traffic updates coming your way!Heading towards Manchester, we've got reports of heavy traffic on the M60 near Junction 12. So, you might want to leave a little earlier if you're heading in that direction.In Birmingham, there are delays on the A38(M) Aston Expressway, so you might want to consider taking an alternative route if you're in a hurry.And for our friends in London, the A4 Great West Road in Chiswick is looking pretty congested, so pack your patience and maybe a snack for the journey.On the M5 near Bristol, there's a bit of a crawl going on near Junction 18, so keep an eye out for any updates if you're travelling through that area.So there you have it, folks - stay safe, stay patient, and remember, it's not a race, it's a journey! Happy travels out there on the road, wherever it may take you.
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