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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 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. M602M602 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M602 eastbound between junctions J1and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 23 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. M4M4 EalingCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. M25M25 Hemel HempsteadCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J21and J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 23 May 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 23 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 WorthingCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A24 South and the junction with the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 23 May 2026. A12A12 DanburyCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J17and J18 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 23 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

no delay

M6M6 SandbachBroken down vehicleLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J18and J17 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 AylesfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J3and 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 20:00 and 20:15 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 TadcasterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J47 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A38A38 AshburtonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 westbound. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A35A35 DorchesterAccidentLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A352and the A354 Dorchester South. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A31A31 RingwoodAccidentLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A249A249 SheernessRoad WorksLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 11:12 on 22 May 2026 to 06:00 on 30 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A2A2 GravesendVehicle FireLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A2260 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 24 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 24 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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

A34A34 DidcotResurfacingLocation : The A34 southbound entry slip from the A4130 . Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:36 on 22 May 2026 to 06:00 on 24 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A303A303 BoscombeAccidentLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A3028and the A338 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:00 and 23:15 on 23 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 23 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

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