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congestion

M65M65 BlackburnCongestionLocation : The M65 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 RochdaleCongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J22and J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 10 May 2026. Cause : Emergency roadworks. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 10 May 2026. A69A69 CarlisleCongestionLocation : The A69 westbound between the junctions with the A689 south of Brampton and the M6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 10 May 2026. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A585A585 BlackpoolCongestionLocation : The A585 southbound at the junction with the A588 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 10 May 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 eastbound between the junctions with the A6018and the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 ToddingtonCongestionLocation : The A5 southbound at the junction with the A4012 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 10 May 2026. A46A46 Leamington SpaCongestionLocation : The A46 southbound between the junctions with the A452and the A429 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A42A42 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A42 southbound between the M1and junction J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 LewesCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A23and the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A259A259 BattleCongestionLocation : The A259 westbound between the junctions with the A269 Bexhill East and the A269 Bexhill West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 10 May 2026. A1A1 SuttonCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the A639and the junction with the A638 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 10 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A470A470 AbertridwrA470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Upper Boat : Incident : Lane closed : Delays possible :Description: A470 : Southbound : Pontypridd to Upper Boat : Incident : Lane closed : Delays possible :, Start time: 10/05/2026 10:19 , Expected end time:10/05/2026 11:19, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 10/05/2026 10:19 A465A465 NeathA465 : Southbound : Aberdulais : Offslip closed : Onslip closed : 14/05/26-15/05/26 1900-0000 : Diversions in place :Description: A465 : Southbound : Aberdulais : Offslip closed : Onslip closed : 14/05/26-15/05/26 1900-0000 : Diversions in place :, Start time: 14/05/2026 19:00 , End Date:15/05/2026 0:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 08/05/2026 10:53

no delay

M42M42 TamworthRoad WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J11and J10 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 10 May 2026 to 06:00 on 11 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M25M25 Biggin HillBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 10 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A47A47 LowestoftRoad WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1117and the A1144 north Lowestoft. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 18:53 on 9 May 2026 to 12:00 on 11 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.

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

M5M5 BridgewaterAccidentLocation : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J24 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 10 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:24 am. Well folks, looks like the roads are anything but smooth sailing today. Let's dive right into the latest traffic updates!In Yorkshire, the A64 is experiencing heavy delays due to an ongoing road closure at the Malton bypass. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid being stuck in a jam.Down in the Midlands, there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing delays on the M6 near junction 15. Drivers should approach with caution and expect delays.Heading over to the South East, the M25 is living up to its reputation as the UK's largest car park with slow moving traffic near junction 5. Patience is definitely a virtue when it comes to navigating this busy stretch of road!And in Scotland, the M9 is looking like a bit of a traffic nightmare with reports of an accident near Falkirk causing significant delays. Drivers are urged to find alternative routes if possible.So there you have it folks, a quick round-up of the latest traffic woes across the UK. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, keep calm and carry on driving!


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