Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 westbound at junction J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 20 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
CongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J11and J12 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 20 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound at junction J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 20 May 2026. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 21 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 20 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 southbound at the junction with the A245 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:15 and 23:30 on 20 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:00 and 23:15 on 20 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J31 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M20
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M20 eastbound between junctions J8and J9 . Reason : Contraflow. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 06:01 on 20 May 2026 to 06:00 on 27 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A31 eastbound between the A350and the junction with the A349 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:00 and 01:15 on 21 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 23:44 pm. If you're planning to hit the roads today, buckle up and brace yourselves, because we've got quite a few traffic hotspots to talk about!In the Midlands, there are reports of heavy congestion near Junction 6 on the M6 motorway, so be prepared for delays if you're heading in that direction. Over in Yorkshire, drivers around the city of Leeds are facing some slow-moving traffic on the A64, so make sure you've got some good tunes to keep you entertained. If you're in the South East, watch out for delays on the M25 near Junction 9, as roadworks are causing a bit of a jam. And down in the Southwest, there are reports of an accident near Exeter on the A38, so take it slow and steady if you're in that area.Remember, patience is a virtue when it comes to dealing with trafficand maybe a stash of snacks wouldn't hurt either! Stay safe out there on the roads, and keep tuning in for more updates throughout the day.
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