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M66M66 BuryCongestionLocation : The M66 southbound at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J29and J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 16 February 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 16 February 2026. M6M6 Newcastle Under LymeCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound at junction J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 February 2026. M40M40 UxbridgeCongestionLocation : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 February 2026. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 16 February 2026. A42A42 Ashby De La ZouchCongestionLocation : The A42 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 16 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A41A41 Ellesmere PortCongestionLocation : The A41 westbound between the junctions with the A550and the M53 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 February 2026. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : 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 16 February 2026. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : 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 20:15 and 20:30 on 16 February 2026. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 16 February 2026.

no delay

M25M25 StainesBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J12and J13 . 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 16 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of five lanes closed. M23M23 ReigateBroken 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 00:30 and 00:45 on 17 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 17 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 IlkestonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J25and J26 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1, 2 and 3 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 16 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are three of four lanes closed. A66A66 KeswickRoad 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. A63A63 NewportAccidentLocation : The A63 westbound at the junction with the A1034 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 16 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A46A46 AlcesterAccidentLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A44 Evesham north and the A435 Alcester. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:15 and 23:30 on 16 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 16 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. A428A428 KingstonRoad WorksLocation : The A428 westbound. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:48 on 16 February 2026 to 23:59 on 16 February 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. Seems like the roads are keeping us on our toes today, folks! Let's dive straight into the traffic updates across the region.Drivers in Birmingham, watch out for delays at the M6 junction 6 due to an accident. Emergency services are on the scene, so approach with caution.Heading over to Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion on the M60 near Stockport. Expect delays if you're travelling in that direction.In London, it's slow moving on the A4 near Hammersmith - so pack your patience if you're navigating through that area.If you're near Bristol, be aware of a lane closure on the M32 southbound at junction 2. It's causing some slow-moving traffic, so plan your route accordingly.And in Edinburgh, there's a broken down vehicle on the A720 at the Sheriffhall Roundabout. Give yourself extra time if you're passing through that area.That's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads, and remember to keep calm behind the wheel. Until next time, happy travels!


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