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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 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound at junction J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 7 April 2026. M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J6 for A38(M) south. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J15and J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M54M54 CodsallCongestionLocation : The M54 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Cause : Emergency barrier repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 AlvestonCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M3M3 BasingstokeCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 BelhusCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 7 April 2026. M20M20 MaidstoneCongestionLocation : The M20 westbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeedsCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the A6104and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 7 April 2026. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound at the junction with the A588 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 7 April 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the M67and the junction with the A6018 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 7 April 2026. 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 7 April 2026. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 7 April 2026. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The junction of the A27and the A2270. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A229and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 7 April 2026. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J57 Ipswich East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M48M48 AustM48 : Westbound : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Accident : DelaysDescription: M48 : Westbound : J1 Aust to J2 Newhouse : Accident : Delays, Start time: 07/04/2026 18:39 , Expected end time:07/04/2026 19:38, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 07/04/2026 18:39

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M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J4and J3A . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 April 2026 to 06:00 on 8 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M4M4 SwindonAccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J15and J14 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 7 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 7 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M271M271 SouthamptonBroken down vehicleLocation : The M271 southbound between junctions J1and A35 . 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 7 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 7 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A69 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 7 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 7 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:34 pm. Good afternoon, let's dive straight into the latest traffic and travel updates!In London, there are delays on the M25 anticlockwise between J24 and J23 due to a broken down vehicle. Expect some delays in this area.Heading up to Manchester, there's heavy traffic on the M60 clockwise between J18 and J19. Plan ahead if you're travelling through this stretch.In Birmingham, there are reports of an accident on the A38M Aston Expressway outbound. Keep an eye out for any diversions in place.Over in Leeds, there's congestion on the A58 towards the city centre. Allow extra time for your journey if you're driving through here.And finally, in Glasgow, there are delays on the M8 eastbound between J22 and J20. Take care on the roads in this area.That's all for now, drive safely and stay tuned for more updates.


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