Current Incidents
congestion
M67
CongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 March 2026. M61
CongestionLocation : The M61 northbound entry slip at junction J1 from M60 anti-clockwise. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 March 2026. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J31and J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 5 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J20and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 5 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 March 2026. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 5 March 2026. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the M1and the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 5 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A41
CongestionLocation : The A41 westbound between the A550and the junction with the M53 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 5 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A420and the A44 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 5 March 2026. Cause : Roadworks. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 5 March 2026. A2
CongestionLocation : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A227and the M2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 5 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 5 March 2026.
no delay
M62
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J22and J24 . 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 21:45 and 22:00 on 5 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A14
ResurfacingLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J41and J42 Bury St Edmunds West. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:12 on 5 March 2026 to 23:00 on 6 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M55
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M55 eastbound at junction J1 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 5 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M11
AccidentLocation : The M11 northbound between junctions J8and J10 . Reason : Accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 5 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:14 pm. If you're out and about this evening, watch out for some traffic trouble spots across the country. Starting off in London, we've got delays at the Blackwall Tunnel due to a broken down vehicle. In Birmingham, there are reports of heavy congestion at the Spaghetti Junction, so pack your patience if you're heading that way. Further north in Manchester, traffic is moving slowly on the M60 near Stockport, so expect some delays there. And in Newcastle, there's a lane closure on the A1 causing some issues for drivers. Heading over to Scotland, the Forth Road Bridge is looking busy as usual, so brace yourself for some delays if you're crossing that way. And in Wales, there are reports of a road closure on the M4 near Newport due to an accident, so be sure to plan an alternative route if you're in that area.That's all for the traffic update this evening. Drive safe and stay informed with the latest updates on our website. Until next time, happy travels!
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