Current Incidents
congestion
M56
CongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:15 and 04:30 on 17 May 2026. M11
CongestionLocation : The M11 northbound exit slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 17 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:45 and 04:00 on 17 May 2026. A1
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:30 and 04:45 on 17 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
incident
M4 : Eastbound : M4 St Julians Viaduct : 27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :Description: M4 : Eastbound : M4 St Julians Viaduct : 27/04/26-30/11/26 0600 :, Start time: 27/04/2026 6:00 , End Date:30/11/2026 6:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 27/04/2026 6:00no delay
M42
Road WorksLocation : The M42 southbound between junctions J10and J9 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 17 May 2026 to 06:00 on 18 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be 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.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
AccidentLocation : The A417 southbound between the junctions with the A38and the M5 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:00 and 05:15 on 17 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:00 and 05:15 on 17 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 4:34 am. Hello there, folks! It's time for your latest dose of traffic updates, so buckle up and let's dive right in.In Somerset, we're seeing heavy delays on the M5 southbound near junction 21 at Weston-super-Mare, due to a broken down vehicle blocking one lane. So if you're heading that way, be prepared for some bumper-to-bumper action.Over in Surrey, there's congestion on the A3 northbound around Guildford, causing some frustration for drivers trying to navigate through the town.Heading up to the Midlands, we've got reports of an accident on the M6 northbound near junction 11 at Cannock. The good news is that emergency services are on the scene, but do approach with caution if you're in the area.And last but not least, if you're in Yorkshire, watch out for delays on the A64 near York due to ongoing roadworks causing tailbacks in both directions.Well, that's all for now folks. Stay safe on the roads and keep those eyes peeled for any updates. Until next time, happy travels!
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