Traffic Update

congestion

M25CongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise at junction J25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663CongestionLocation : The A663 northbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 18 February 2026. A453CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound between the A52and the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 18 February 2026. A23CongestionLocation : The A23 southbound at the junction with the A272 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1CongestionLocation : The A1 northbound at the junction with the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 18 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 : Eastbound : J41 Pentyla/Baglan to J40 Taibach : 23/02/26-24/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: M4 : Eastbound : J41 Pentyla/Baglan to J40 Taibach : 23/02/26-24/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 23/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:24/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/02/2026 16:55 A55A55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 17/02/2026 11:18 A483A483 : Both directions : Rhosmaen Street : 23/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0630 : Improvement work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A483 : Both directions : Rhosmaen Street : 23/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0630 : Improvement work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 23/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:30, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/02/2026 10:49 A48A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:26/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/02/2026 8:10

no delay

M62Broken down vehicleLocation : The M62 westbound exit slip at junction J29 . 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 00:30 and 00:45 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M5Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M3Vehicle FireLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J3and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 18 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M1Road WorksLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J28and J29 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 18 February 2026 to 06:00 on 19 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed. A66Road 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. A27Broken down vehicleLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A3M . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

A46AccidentLocation : The A46 northbound between the A5630and the junction with the A6 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 18 February 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 0:44 am. And now, let's dive into the latest traffic and travel updates. Starting off in London, we have slow-moving traffic at the A102 Blackwall Tunnel approach due to ongoing roadworks. Over in Birmingham, there are delays on the M6 near junction 6, with congestion back to Spaghetti Junction. Heading north, in Manchester, there are reports of heavy traffic on the M60 near junction 17, creating delays for drivers. And in Leeds, the A64 York Road is experiencing delays near the Seacroft roundabout - something to keep in mind if you're heading in that direction. If you're in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, be prepared for delays on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass near the Sheriffhall roundabout. And in Cardiff, heavy traffic has been reported on the M4 eastbound towards junction 29. And finally, for those in Bristol, there is slow-moving traffic on the M32 heading towards the city centre - so pack your patience if you're on that route. Remember, it's always a good idea to check your route before heading out. Stay safe on the roads, and until next time, happy travels!

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