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M60M60 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M25M25 DartfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J4and J1A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 1 and a half hours against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound 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 21 April 2026. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the A4103and the junction with the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A419A419 SwindonCongestionLocation : The A419 northbound exit slip to the A4259 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 21 April 2026. A38A38 PlymouthCongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the A388and the junction with the A3064 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026. A35A35 DorchesterCongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the A37and the junction with the A352 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 April 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 10:45 and 11:00 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 eastbound between the junctions with the A27and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M6M6 West BromwichBroken down vehicleLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6and J7 . 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 21 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M56M56 AltrinchamGeneral ObstructionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Debris on the carriageway. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M4M4 HungerfordVehicle FireLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J14and J13 . 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 17:45 and 18:00 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:45 and 18:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M20M20 FolkestoneOverturned VehicleLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J11and J12 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M1M1 BolsoverPeople On RoadLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J28and J29 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Pedestrians in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A180A180 ImminghamBroken down vehicleLocation : The A180 eastbound entry slip from the A1136 . 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 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14A14 NewmarketAccidentLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J35 Stow Cum Quy and J37 Newmarket West. Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:45 and 13:00 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 21 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 11:45 am. Well, folks, it seems like the traffic gods are up to their usual mischief this morning. Let's dive right into the chaos!Starting off in Manchester, we have reports of heavy delays on the M60 near Junction 17, with traffic at a standstill due to a broken-down vehicle. If you're heading in that direction, pack your patience.In Birmingham, it's no better - the A38(M) Aston Expressway is experiencing long queues heading into the city centre. Looks like everyone's in a rush this morning!Heading down south, in London, the A406 North Circular Road is giving drivers a headache near Ilford. Expect delays if you're travelling in that direction.And in good old Glasgow, we have reports of a lane closure on the M8 near Junction 22 coming off the Kingston Bridge. Oh, the joys of morning commutes!So, there you have it folks, stay tuned to the latest traffic updates and remember to breathe through the chaos out there. Good luck on your travels and stay safe on the roads!


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