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M6M6 SamlesburyCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J31and J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 northbound between the M60and the junction with the A669 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A64A64 ScarboroughCongestionLocation : The A64 eastbound between the junctions with the A169and the A1039 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 4 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A556A556 AltrinchamCongestionLocation : The A556 southbound entry slip from the A56 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 4 February 2026. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 4 February 2026. A19A19 TynemouthCongestionLocation : The A19 southbound between the A191and the junction with the A1058 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 IpswichCongestionLocation : The A14 eastbound at junction J55 Copdock. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 northbound at junction J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 4 February 2026.

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M60M60 ManchesterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M60 clockwise between junctions J20and J21 . 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 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M5M5 TewkesburyBroken down vehicleLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J8and J9 . 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 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. M1M1 ToddingtonRoad WorksLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J12and J13 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 16:36 on 30 January 2026 to 12:00 on 5 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A66A66 KeswickRoad WorksLocation : The A66 westbound between the junctions with the A591 east of Keswick and the A591 north of Keswick. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency bridge repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 02:15 on 24 November 2025 to 12:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A63A63 BroughAccidentLocation : The A63 eastbound between the junctions with the A1034and the A15 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A47A47 WisbechAccidentLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1139and the A141 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A38A38 DerbyAuthorityOperationLocation : The A38 southbound between the A5111and the junction with the A50 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 4 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 4 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A1A1 AlnwickResurfacingLocation : The A1 northbound between the junctions with the A1068and the A1167 south of Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 05:26 on 4 February 2026 to 08:00 on 5 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 20:54 pm. Well, folks, it's time to buckle up and dive into the latest traffic chaos around town. Let's get straight to it, shall we?In Watford, there are reports of heavy delays at the junction of High Street and Market Street due to a broken-down vehicle causing a right old hoo-ha. So, best to avoid that area if you can.Meanwhile, over in Reading, traffic is building up on the A329M towards the M4 junction. Looks like everyone's trying to make a quick getaway, but they're going nowhere fast.Heading down south, in Southampton, roadworks on the M27 near Junction 5 are causing delays. It seems like roadworks have a knack for popping up at the most inconvenient times, doesn't it?And finally, in Birmingham, we've got reports of delays on the M6 near Junction 6. It's like a never-ending story of traffic jams in that area, isn't it?So, there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, patience is a virtue, especially when you're stuck behind a line of cars going at a snail's pace. Until next time, happy travels!


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