Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. M1M1 LutonCongestionLocation : The M1 southbound exit slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 3 May 2026. A66A66 WhitehavenCongestionLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A595 South and the A596 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 YorkCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound exit slip to the A19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 10:45 and 11:00 on 3 May 2026. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound at the junction with the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026. A47A47 LowestoftCongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1144 north Lowestoft and the A12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 3 May 2026. A46A46 CoventryCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the A428 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 3 May 2026. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A5001 West and the A5001 East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A30 East and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3A3 GuildfordCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A320and the junction with the A31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A23and the junction with the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 3 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 LlanfairfechanA55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : Pen-y-Clip Headland : Closed : Contraflow Via Pen Y Clip Tunnel : Width limit 3.2m : Overnight : 05/05/26-10/05/26 1930-0700 :, Start time: 05/05/2026 19:30 , End Date:10/05/2026 7:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 01/05/2026 10:57

no delay

M3M3 BagshotBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M20M20 AylesfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The M20 westbound between junctions J6and 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 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 3 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed.

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

A19A19 JarrowFloodingLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A193 . Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:14 am. Looks like it's not all smooth sailing on the roads today, folks. Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates.In the town of Derby, there are reports of heavy traffic at the A52 Pentagon Island. So if you're heading that way, be prepared for some delays.Over in Birmingham, congestion is building up at the M6 junction 6. It's best to avoid that area if you can.Drivers in Manchester should watch out for a lane closure at the M60 junction 17. This is causing some slow moving traffic, so plan your route accordingly.Heading down to London, there are delays at the A406 North Circular Road near the Redbridge Roundabout. You might want to find an alternative route to avoid getting stuck in traffic.So there you have it, your latest traffic updates from across the UK. Stay safe on the roads, and hopefully, you'll reach your destination with minimal delays. Drive carefully, folks!


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