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M69M69 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M69 northbound between junction J1and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M621M621 LeedsCongestionLocation : The M621 westbound between junction J1and the M62 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J28and J27 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 ManchesterCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J18 to roundabout. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. M6M6 Newton-le-WillowsCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M58M58 WiganCongestionLocation : The M58 eastbound between junctions J5and M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M57M57 HuytonCongestionLocation : The M57 southbound exit slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. M56M56 WythenshaweCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J5and J3A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M53M53 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The M53 northbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 GloucesterCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J12and J11A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 RedditchCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. M3M3 FarnboroughCongestionLocation : The M3 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M271M271 SouthamptonCongestionLocation : The M271 northbound at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 West EndCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 ByfleetCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M20M20 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M20 eastbound entry slip at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. 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 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. A66A66 DarlingtonCongestionLocation : The A66 eastbound between the junctions with the A66Mand the A167 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A631A631 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The A631 northbound between the junctions with the A6178and the A6109 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A63A63 HullCongestionLocation : The A63 eastbound between the A1166and the junction with the A1079 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A616A616 DeepcarCongestionLocation : The A616 westbound between the junctions with the M1and the A61 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A61A61 BarnsleyCongestionLocation : The A61 northbound between the junctions with the A616and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A6A6 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A6 southbound between the junctions with the A5111and the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A595A595 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A595 northbound between the junctions with the A5086and the A5094 Whitehaven South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the A586 Hardhorn and the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 NottinghamCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6464and the junction with the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 SandbachCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound between the junctions with the A34and the M6 J16. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 SudburyCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A511and the A515 Sudbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 TowcesterCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A508and the A43 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A494A494 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A494 eastbound exit slip to the A5117 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A438and the A4103 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. A483A483 ChesterCongestionLocation : The A483 northbound between the junctions with the A5156and the A55 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 King's LynnCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1101and the A17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 EveshamCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A4184and the A44 Evesham East . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 KingstonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the junctions with the A52and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A452A452 SolihullCongestionLocation : The A452 southbound between the junctions with the A446and the A45 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 NorthamptonCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound at the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. A43A43 SilverstoneCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A421A421 Milton KeynesCongestionLocation : The A421 southbound at the junction with the M1 J13. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A40A40 GloucesterCongestionLocation : The A40 eastbound between the junctions with the A48and the A417 west of Gloucester. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. A38A38 Burton Upon TrentCongestionLocation : The A38 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. A34A34 OxfordCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A44and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 HonitonCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A35and the A303 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 GuildfordCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A322and the A3100 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A26A26 NewhavenCongestionLocation : The A26 southbound between the A27and the junction with the A259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. A249A249 SheernessCongestionLocation : The A249 southbound between the junctions with the A250 Queenborough and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the junctions with the A262and the A268 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 eastbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A180A180 ImminghamCongestionLocation : The A180 eastbound between the junctions with the A1136and the A16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:15 and 18:30 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A174A174 GuisboroughCongestionLocation : The A174 eastbound at the junction with the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound exit slip at junction J53 Ipswich North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:00 and 18:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A120A120 CoggeshallCongestionLocation : The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A12 Colchester West and the A131 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:30 and 17:45 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 DanburyCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:15 and 17:30 on 17 March 2026. A1A1 BorehamwoodCongestionLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A5135and the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M4M4 PentyrchM4 : Eastbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible : offslip :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern : Congestion : Delays possible : offslip :, Start time: 17/03/2026 17:24 , Expected end time:17/03/2026 19:23, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 17/03/2026 17:24 A55A55 HawardenA55 : Westbound : J35 Dobs Hill to J34 Ewloe Loop : 17/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Onslip closed : Road closed : Diversions in place :Description: A55 : Westbound : J35 Dobs Hill to J34 Ewloe Loop : 17/03/26-20/03/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Onslip closed : Road closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 17/03/2026 20:00 , End Date:20/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/03/2026 16:27

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M11M11 StanstedAccidentLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J10and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:00 and 19:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure

M2M2 FavershamVehicle FireLocation : The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M1M1 Milton KeynesAccidentLocation : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 17 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A2A2 GravesendAccidentLocation : The A2 westbound exit slip to the A227 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:45 and 19:00 on 17 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 17 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:14 pm. Alright, let's dive straight into the traffic updates for your journey today.In London, we've got heavy congestion near Tower Bridge, with delays at the junction with Tooley Street. Avoid this area if you can or pack some extra snacks for the road.Heading up to Manchester, there's a stalled vehicle causing some delays on the M62 near junction 10. Maybe start practicing your car karaoke to pass the time.In Birmingham, we've got roadworks on the A38(M) causing slow-moving traffic heading towards the city centre. Remember to breathe and stay calm, we'll get through this together.Over in Edinburgh, there's a broken down vehicle on the A720 near Dreghorn. Take a deep breath and enjoy the scenic views while you wait for this to clear up.And lastly, in Cardiff, there's a lane closure on the M4 near junction 32. Stay patient and don't forget to pack some good music for the journey.That's all for now, stay safe on the roads out there and remember to keep calm in the traffic chaos. Until next time, happy travels!


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