Current Incidents
congestion
CongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 20 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.no delay
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. M5
Road WorksLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J8and J7 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three 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 01:15 and 01:30 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A20
Broken down vehicleLocation : The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the A260and the A256 Dover West. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:30 and 00:45 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:30 and 00:45 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A14
AuthorityOperationLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J25 Bar Hill and J31 M11 Junction. Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:45 and 01:00 on 20 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:15 and 00:30 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
M56
Road WorksLocation : The M56 westbound at junction J5 . Reason : Gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 20 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A46
Road WorksLocation : The A46 southbound exit slip to the A52 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 20 April 2026 to 06:00 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:14 am. Let's dive straight into the latest traffic updates!We've got reports of heavy congestion on the M25 between Junction 10 and Junction 11, so if you're heading towards Leatherhead, be prepared for some delays. Also, watch out for slow-moving traffic in Birmingham city centre due to ongoing roadworks near the Bullring.Heading over to the M1 now, there are delays near Junction 15A for Northampton as a result of a broken down vehicle. And in Nottingham, traffic is building up on the A52 near the QMC roundabout.For those in Manchester, be aware of delays on the M60 near Junction 12 for Eccles. And in Cardiff, there are reports of a lane closure on the A4232 heading towards the Bay.Wrapping up the traffic updates, we've got congestion on the A12 near Colchester due to an accident, so do allow extra time for your journey if you're in that area.Stay safe on the roads, and remember to check for updates before heading out. That's all for now - until next time!
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