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M61M61 BoltonCongestionLocation : The M61 southbound between junctions J4and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. M5M5 Burnham-on-SeaCongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 SloughCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound between junctions J5and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. M25M25 EghamCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. M11M11 ChigwellCongestionLocation : The M11 southbound between junctions J6and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the junctions with the A669and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 6 April 2026. A6A6 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A6 southbound entry slip from the A5111 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 6 April 2026. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the junctions with the A628and the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 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 18:30 and 18:45 on 6 April 2026. 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A303A303 GillinghamCongestionLocation : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A371and the A350 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:30 and 19:45 on 6 April 2026. A3A3 HaslemereCongestionLocation : The A3 northbound between the A325and the junction with the A333 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 WorthingCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the A24 South and the junction with the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. A23A23 CaterhamCongestionLocation : The A23 northbound between the junctions with the M23and the A237 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 BattleCongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the A2100 north of Battle and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 6 April 2026.

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M27M27 West EndBroken down vehicleLocation : The M27 westbound between junctions J9and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 6 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 6 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M2M2 RochesterRoad WorksLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:15 on 5 April 2026 to 23:00 on 6 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 NorthamptonAccidentLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J16and J15A . Lane Closures : Lanes 3 and 4 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 6 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A405A405 Saint AlbansAccidentLocation : The A405 southbound between the junctions with the M25and the M1 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 6 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 6 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A282A282 DartfordBroken down vehicleLocation : The A282 anticlockwise exit slip to the A206 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:15 and 20:30 on 6 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 6 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 HuntingdonBroken down vehicleLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A428and the A14 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 6 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 6 April 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 19:34 pm. Well folks, it seems like the roads are up to their usual tricks today, causing a bit of a headache for commuters out there. Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates from around the country.In London, we've got some slow-moving traffic on the M25 clockwise from junction 10 to junction 11. So, if you're headed that way, you might want to pack some extra snacks for the journey.Over in Manchester, there's a lane closure on the M60 anti-clockwise at junction 8. Looks like someone's forgotten to put their hazard lights on!And down in Bristol, there's a bit of a hold-up on the M4 eastbound at junction 19. Maybe take a scenic detour if you're in a rush.In Edinburgh, watch out for delays on the A720 at Gilmerton. It's like the road has decided to throw a little party right in the middle of rush hour.So there you have it, folks. Keep your wits about you out there and remember to stay safe on those bustling roads. Until next time, happy travels!


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