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M69M69 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M69 northbound between junction J1and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M621M621 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the M621 J27 and the M62. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M61M61 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M61 slip road to the M60 southbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M602M602 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M602 eastbound between junctions J2and J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 EcclesCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J16and J14 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 13 April 2026. M25M25 Saint AlbansCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 13 April 2026. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M2M2 AylesfordCongestionLocation : The M2 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M11M11 EppingCongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 19:30 and 19:45 on 13 April 2026. A43A43 SilverstoneCongestionLocation : The A43 northbound between the junctions with the A413 Silverstone and the A5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the M25and the junction with the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 Shoreham-by-SeaCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound between the junctions with the A283and the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A229and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound entry slip from the A66 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Cause : Broken down vehicle. A13A13 BelhusCongestionLocation : The A13 eastbound exit slip to the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 13 April 2026. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound between junctions J19and J20B . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 13 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 LlandaffM4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J32 CorytonDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J32 Coryton, Start time: 13/04/2026 18:21 , Expected end time:13/04/2026 18:26, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 13/04/2026 18:21 A487A487 AberystwythA487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :, Start time: 02/02/2026 9:00 , End Date:23/06/2026 16:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 02/02/2026 9:00 A483A483 Llandrindod WellsA483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :Description: A483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :, Start time: 12/04/2026 19:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 12/04/2026 19:00 A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 13/04/2026 20:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 10/04/2026 18:08

no delay

M5M5 DroitwichAuthorityOperationLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J5and J4A . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M3M3 AscotBroken down vehicleLocation : The M3 eastbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A174A174 GuisboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A174 westbound between the junctions with the A1032and the A1044 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A1A1 SuttonVehicle FireLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A6075and the A638 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:45 and 20:00 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M62M62 RochdaleBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J19 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 13 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:34 pm. Time to hit the road, folks! Let's dive into the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way around smoothly.Starting off with some heavy traffic reported on the M25 between junction 10 (Wisley) and junction 11 (Chertsey). Keep an eye out for delays in this area, folks.Heading over to the M1 now, where there are reports of slow traffic southbound between junction 19 (Catthorpe) and junction 18 (Rugby). Take it easy out there!In the town of Luton, there are ongoing roadworks causing delays on Dunstable Road, so be sure to plan your journey accordingly.If you're in Bristol, watch out for congestion on the A370 Coronation Road heading towards Cumberland Basin. Traffic is moving slowly in that area.And finally, in Brighton, there are delays on the A27 Lewes Road due to an earlier accident. Drive safely, everyone!That's all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more updates and safe travels out there!


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