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M1M1 LutonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 7 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 7 March 2026. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound at the junction with the A586 Hardhorn. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 7 March 2026. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the A52and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 7 March 2026. A449A449 Ross On WyeCongestionLocation : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the M50and the A40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 6 March 2026. A21A21 SevenoaksCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A225and the A25 West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 7 March 2026. 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 00:15 and 00:30 on 7 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 ConwyA55 : Eastbound : J18 Llandudno Junction to J17 Conwy Morfa : 13/03/26-15/03/26 1900-0700 : Maintenance work : Contraflow : Width limit 3.2m :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J18 Llandudno Junction to J17 Conwy Morfa : 13/03/26-15/03/26 1900-0700 : Maintenance work : Contraflow : Width limit 3.2m :, Start time: 13/03/2026 19:00 , End Date:15/03/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 02/03/2026 9:51

no delay

M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 7 March 2026 to 06:00 on 8 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. M4M4 ChippenhamAccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J17and J16 . 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 01:15 and 01:30 on 7 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 7 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M25M25 UxbridgeAccidentLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J15and J16 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 7 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 7 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M20M20 AylesfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J6and J4 . 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 00:45 and 01:00 on 7 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 7 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:34 am. Hello, everyone! Let's jump straight into the latest traffic updates in your area. In London, there are heavy delays on the M25 clockwise due to an accident near junction 11 in Woking. Avoid this area if possible to save yourself from a stressful commute. Moving up north, drivers in Manchester are facing congestion on the M60 anticlockwise near junction 5 for Salford. Take alternative routes to steer clear of this traffic nightmare. Heading over to Birmingham, there are reports of slow-moving traffic on the M6 southbound near junction 6 for Aston. Allow extra time for your journey and pack some snacks for the ride. In Glasgow, watch out for delays on the M8 westbound around junction 15 for Townhead. Stay patient and tune in to your favourite tunes to keep calm behind the wheel. And that's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Remember to stay safe on the roads, and I'll catch you next time with more helpful tips for your journey. Happy travels, everyone!


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