Current Incidents

congestion
M67
CongestionLocation : The M67 eastbound between junctions J3and J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound between junctions J21and J22 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40
CongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23
CongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 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 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663
CongestionLocation : The A663 southbound between the junctions with the A669and the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. A59
CongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. A57
CongestionLocation : The A57 roundabout between the M67and the junction with the A628 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52
CongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound entry slip from the A6514 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. A49
CongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A465and the A438 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. A47
CongestionLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A141and the A1101 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. A46
CongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A422and the A3400 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 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 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38
CongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. A36
CongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A27and the A338 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34
CongestionLocation : The A34 southbound entry slip from the A33 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A3
CongestionLocation : The A3 southbound exit slip to the M25 clockwise. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27
CongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A23and the A277 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A19
CongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1068 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 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 12:45 and 13:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
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M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J10and J11 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M50
Road WorksLocation : The M50 eastbound between junctions J4and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of two lanes closed. M3
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M3 westbound between junctions J2and J3 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M27
RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M27 eastbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 17:00 and 17:15 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 17:00 and 17:15 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M25
Broken down vehicleLocation : The M25 clockwise between junctions J5and J6 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:30 and 13:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A50
AccidentLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A38and the A516 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two 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 13:14 pm. Good afternoon, everyone! Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates for your journey home.Starting off in Birmingham, we have reports of heavy traffic at the junction of M6 and M42, causing delays for drivers heading towards Solihull.Moving on to London, there are delays on the A4 near Chiswick Roundabout, so be prepared for some stop-start driving in that area.Heading up north to Manchester, there are reports of a broken down vehicle on the M60 near Junction 8 causing some slow-moving traffic, so make sure to plan your route accordingly.In Leeds, we have reports of an accident on the A64 near York Road, so expect delays for those travelling in that direction.Lastly, for those in Edinburgh, there are roadworks causing delays on the A720 at Dreghorn Junction, so give yourself some extra time if you're passing through that area.And that's all for the latest traffic and travel updates. Stay safe on the roads and keep calm behind the wheel. Happy travels, everyone!
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A40 : Both directions : Abergavenny : 23/04/26-24/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A40 : Both directions : Abergavenny : 23/04/26-24/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 23/04/2026 19:00 , End Date:24/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 19/04/2026 11:57
AccidentLocation : The A303 eastbound between the A34and the junction with the M3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 18:30 and 18:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.



