Current Incidents
congestion
M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 8 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11
CongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J7and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 8 February 2026. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 8 February 2026. A303
CongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 8 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 8 February 2026. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 westbound at the junction with the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 8 February 2026. A19
CongestionLocation : 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 20:30 and 20:45 on 8 February 2026. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound between junctions J2 Kelmarsh and J1 Welford. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 8 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A483 : Both directions : Halton to Chirk : Incident : Accident : Road closed : Local diversions in placeDescription: A483 : Both directions : Halton to Chirk : Incident : Accident : Road closed : Local diversions in place, Start time: 08/02/2026 19:52 , Expected end time:09/02/2026 7:50, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 08/02/2026 19:52no delay
M62
FloodingLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J11and J12 . Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M42
Road WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J3Aand J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 8 February 2026 to 06:00 on 9 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M4
AccidentLocation : The M4 eastbound at junction J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 8 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 8 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M1
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J11and J11A . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 8 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 8 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A66
Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A38
AccidentLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 Plymouth and the A3121 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 8 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 8 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1
ResurfacingLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the A1068 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:48 on 2 February 2026 to 18:00 on 9 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:04 pm. Well folks, looks like the roads are up to their usual tricks today! Let's dive straight into the chaos out there.In London, we've got reports of heavy traffic around the M25 junction 12. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if possible.Heading up north to Manchester, there are delays on the M60 near junction 9, so make sure to pack your patience for that stretch.Over in Birmingham, it's bumper to bumper on the A38 around the city centre. Looks like everyone's trying to get a head start on their day!And in lovely Edinburgh, the A720 is moving at a snail's pace near the Sheriffhall roundabout. Keep calm and carry on, folks.So there you have it - the latest traffic woes to kick off your day. Remember to stay safe out there and keep an eye on our website for more updates. Happy travels!
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