Traffic Update

congestion

M60CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M55CongestionLocation : The M55 slip road to the M6 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M5CongestionLocation : The M5 slip road to the M6 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27CongestionLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J12and J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 18 February 2026. A57CongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the A6018and the junction with the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404CongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303CongestionLocation : The A303 westbound between the A342and the junction with the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 18 February 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. A259CongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the A27and the junction with the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026.

incident

M4M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 MalpasDescription: M4 : Now clear : Westbound : J24 Coldra to J26 Malpas, Start time: 18/02/2026 18:46 , Expected end time:18/02/2026 18:51, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 18/02/2026 18:46

no delay

M621RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M621 eastbound between junction J7and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M62Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J12and J11 . 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 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M6AccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M1Road WorksLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J28and J29 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. A66Road WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3Broken down vehicleLocation : The A3 southbound between the junctions with the A283 Milford north and the A333 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19Broken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A1231 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14AccidentLocation : The A14 westbound at junction J20 Ellington. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:04 pm. Oh, dear listeners, it seems like the traffic fairy has decided to sprinkle some chaos across our roads this morning. So, let's jump straight into it, shall we?In Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near junction 10, causing delays for those heading towards Trafford Park. And in Birmingham, the A38(M) is looking more like a car park than a motorway, with traffic at a standstill due to an accident near the Aston Expressway.Heading down south, drivers in Bristol are experiencing long queues on the M32 approaching junction 2, so you might want to pack your patience if you're heading that way. And for our friends in London, be prepared for delays on the A4 near Hammersmith Bridge, where roadworks are causing some headaches for commuters.Remember folks, stay calm, pop on your favourite playlist, and let's embrace the traffic woes together. That's all for now, stay safe and stay sane on those roads.

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