Current Incidents
congestion
M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J14and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 1 March 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 1 March 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : 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 20:30 and 20:45 on 1 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A5183and the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 1 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A404
CongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 1 March 2026. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the A423 north of Kennington and the junction with the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 1 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A31
CongestionLocation : The A31 westbound between the junctions with the M27and the A338 North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 1 March 2026. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30
CongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 1 March 2026. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound entry slip at junction J25 Bar Hill. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 1 March 2026.
no delay
M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 2 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M23
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M23 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 1 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66
Road 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AuthorityOperationLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J17and J16 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 1 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 1 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:14 pm. Well folks, it's time to buckle up and brace yourselves for the latest traffic mayhem across our beloved roads. Let's dive straight into it, shall we?Starting off in Birmingham, we've got congestion on the M6 northbound between junctions 6 and 7, causing delays for weary commuters. So, pack some extra patience for your journey through this area.Heading over to Manchester, there's a lane closure on the M60 clockwise at junction 15, adding to the usual chaos during rush hour. Keep an eye out for any unexpected surprises along this route.Oh, and let's not forget about London! The A4 is seeing some slow-moving traffic in both directions near the Chiswick Roundabout. So, grab a snack and maybe some good music to ease the frustration.And lastly, in Edinburgh, we've got reports of a broken down vehicle on the A720 westbound at Dreghorn Junction. Looks like someone's Monday morning didn't quite go as planned!Well, there you have it, folks. Remember to stay calm, keep your cool, and maybe brew an extra cup of coffee before hitting the road. Happy travels!
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