Current Incidents

congestion
M67
CongestionLocation : The M67 westbound at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 15 May 2026. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. M42
CongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1
CongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the A669and the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. A59
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. A52
CongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound exit slip to the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound between the A521 Blythe Bridge West and the junction with the A521 Blythe Bridge East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A5
CongestionLocation : The A5 northbound between the A458 West of Shrewsbury and the junction with the A483 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 southbound between the junctions with the A438and the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A483
CongestionLocation : The A483 northbound between the A495and the junction with the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A435and the A422 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 southbound entry slip from the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 eastbound between the junctions with the A374 west of Plymouth and the A388 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A35
CongestionLocation : The A35 eastbound between the A3052and the junction with the A3066 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A27and the A2270. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. A23
CongestionLocation : The A23 southbound between the junctions with the M23and the A272 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. Cause : Emergency road repairs. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21
CongestionLocation : The A21 northbound between the junctions with the A262and the A228 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14
CongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J55 Copdock. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A13
CongestionLocation : The A13 westbound entry slip from the A126 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. A120
CongestionLocation : The A120 westbound between the junctions with the A131 North and the A131 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12
CongestionLocation : The A12 northbound exit slip at junction J15 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 15 May 2026. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound between the junctions with the A1068and the A697 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
A470
A470 : Now clear : Northbound : NantgarwDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Nantgarw, Start time: 15/05/2026 9:11 , Expected end time:15/05/2026 9:16, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2026 9:11 A465
A465 : Now clear : Westbound : Neath to LlandarcyDescription: A465 : Now clear : Westbound : Neath to Llandarcy, Start time: 15/05/2026 9:26 , Expected end time:15/05/2026 9:31, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 15/05/2026 9:26
no delay
M62
AccidentLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6
People On RoadLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Reason : Pedestrians in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M53
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M53 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . 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 11:45 and 12:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. M32
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M32 northbound between junctions J3and J2 . 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 11:45 and 12:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J6and J5 . 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 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A1Mand the A67 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:00 and 12:15 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:00 and 12:15 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A47
Road 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 06:00 on 18 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A31
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A31 eastbound between the junctions with the A338 North and the M27 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 11:45 and 12:00 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 15 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A3
Vehicle ObstructionLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A247and the M25 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Abandoned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:15 and 12:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:14 am. Another day, another round of traffic chaos across the nation! Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates for all you fellow road warriors out there.In London, there are long delays on the M4 eastbound between junctions 1 and 3. Make sure to pack a good playlist to keep you entertained during the crawl!Heading up north, there are reports of a broken down vehicle causing delays on the M62 westbound at junction 26 near Bradford. Take a deep breath and remember, patience is key!Over in Birmingham, be prepared for delays on the M6 northbound between junctions 5 and 6. Looks like you'll have plenty of time for that podcast you've been meaning to catch up on.In Sheffield, there's slow-moving traffic on the A61 at Meadowhead Roundabout. Time to channel your inner zen and embrace the traffic jam vibes.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, there are reports of an accident on the A720 City Bypass at Straiton Junction. Stay safe out there, folks!Well, there you have it, folks. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to drive safe out there on the roads. Let's hope for smoother journeys ahead!
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AccidentLocation : The M54 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:15 and 15:30 on 15 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:15 and 15:30 on 15 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.



