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Current Incidents

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M60M60 StockportCongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 DarlastonCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5M5 WednesburyCongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 AshteadCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A1237. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. A590A590 Barrow In FurnessCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A595and the A5087 west of Ulverston. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026. A585A585 FleetwoodCongestionLocation : The A585 northbound between the junctions with the A588 South and the A587 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. A52A52 Colston BassettCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the A6011and the junction with the A46 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CondoverCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A49 South of Shrewsbury and the A488 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the A465and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A47A47 WisbechCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A141and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 28 April 2026. A46A46 Stratford On AvonCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A435and the A422 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 April 2026. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the A360and the junction with the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A23and the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : 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 11:15 and 11:30 on 28 April 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 28 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 FelindreM4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J47 Penllergaer to J46 LlangyfelachDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J47 Penllergaer to J46 Llangyfelach, Start time: 28/04/2026 9:44 , Expected end time:28/04/2026 9:49, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 28/04/2026 9:44 A48A48 TumbleA48 : Both directions : Dawn Pac Cross Hands : 27/04/26-29/04/26 1900-0600 : offslip : onslip : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A48 : Both directions : Dawn Pac Cross Hands : 27/04/26-29/04/26 1900-0600 : offslip : onslip : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 27/04/2026 19:00 , End Date:29/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 27/04/2026 19:00 A40A40 MonmouthA40 : Both directions : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Monmouth : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 29/04/26-01/05/26 2000-0500 :Description: A40 : Both directions : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Monmouth : Roadworks : Road closed : Diversions in place : 29/04/26-01/05/26 2000-0500 :, Start time: 29/04/2026 20:00 , End Date:01/05/2026 5:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 24/04/2026 11:11

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M65M65 SamlesburyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M65 westbound exit slip at junction J2 . 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 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M3M3 BagshotBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J3and J4 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M11M11 DuxfordOverturned VehicleLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J11and J10 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A38A38 PlymouthBroken down vehicleLocation : The A38 westbound between the junctions with the A3064and the A388 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14A14 NewmarketBroken down vehicleLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J35 Stow Cum Quy and J37 Newmarket West. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A13A13 BelhusBroken down vehicleLocation : The A13 westbound between the junctions with the A1012and the A126 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 28 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 28 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:54 am. Well folks, it seems like our roads are feeling a bit congested today, so buckle up and let's dive into the latest traffic updates!Starting off in London, we've got heavy delays on the M25 clockwise due to an accident at junction 11. So if you're heading in that direction, make sure to pack some snacks because you might be there for a while!Heading up north to Manchester, there's slow moving traffic on the M60 anticlockwise near junction 17. Looks like everyone's in a rush to get somewhere today, but patience is key!In Birmingham, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. So if you're cruising through that area, keep an eye out and give them some space to get things sorted.And wrapping up in Glasgow, there's congestion on the M8 heading eastbound near junction 25. It's a bit of a bumper to bumper situation, so take a deep breath and enjoy the scenic views while you wait it out.And that's a wrap for your traffic updates today! Remember to stay safe on the roads and keep that road rage in check. Happy travels, everyone!


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