Current Incidents
congestion
M25
CongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J10 northbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 16 May 2026. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 16 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A617and the A6097 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 16 May 2026.
no delay
M60
Road WorksLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:33 on 16 May 2026 to 06:00 on 16 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M40
Road WorksLocation : The M40 northbound between junction J15and the M42 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 May 2026 to 06:00 on 17 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M4
AccidentLocation : The M4 westbound between junctions J18and J19 . 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 03:15 and 03:30 on 16 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 16 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A47
Road WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1117and the A1144 north Lowestoft. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 18:53 on 9 May 2026 to 06:00 on 18 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M18
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M18 slip road to the M1 northbound . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J32and J33 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 16 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 1:55 am. Well folks, it's that time of day where we navigate through the chaos and bring you the latest on the roads. Let's dive right in!Starting off in London, we've got some heavy delays on the A406 North Circular Road at the junction with the A10 Great Cambridge Road. It's slow moving in both directions, so pack your patience if you're heading that way.Heading up north to Manchester, the M60 is experiencing some slow traffic between junction 12 for the M602 and junction 15 for the M61. Take it easy out there and watch out for any unexpected delays.Now, over in Birmingham, there's congestion on the M5 between junction 2 for Oldbury and junction 1 for West Bromwich. Keep your eyes peeled for any sudden stops and starts.In the beautiful city of Edinburgh, there are reports of heavy traffic on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Dreghorn. Expect delays if you're making your way through that area.And last but not least, in Cardiff, the A48 Eastern Avenue is moving slowly in both directions near the University Hospital of Wales. Stay patient and stay safe, folks.That's all for now, stay tuned for more updates and remember, keep calm and drive on!
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