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Current Incidents

congestion

M56M56 DaresburyCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:00 and 01:15 on 24 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 24 February 2026. M25M25 Potters BarCongestionLocation : The M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:45 and 01:00 on 24 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 AbingdonCongestionLocation : The A34 northbound at the junction with the A415 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:45 and 00:00 on 24 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 DinorbenA55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J23 Llanddulas to J24 Faenol : Resurfacing work : Road closed : Diversions in place : 24/02/26-27/02/26 2000-0600 :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 17/02/2026 11:18 A494A494 MoldA494 : Both directions : Mold Bypass : Road closed : Carriageway maintenance : 25/02/26-27/02/26 1900-0600 :Description: A494 : Both directions : Mold Bypass : Road closed : Carriageway maintenance : 25/02/26-27/02/26 1900-0600 :, Start time: 25/02/2026 19:00 , End Date:27/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 18/02/2026 7:35 A487A487 AberdoveyA487 : Both directions : Tre Taliesin : 02/03/26-13/03/26 1900-0600 : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A487 : Both directions : Tre Taliesin : 02/03/26-13/03/26 1900-0600 : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 02/03/2026 19:00 , End Date:13/03/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 22/02/2026 17:40 A48A48 FforestA48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A48 : Westbound : Briton Ferry to Earlswood Junction: 24/02/26-26/02/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 24/02/2026 20:00 , End Date:26/02/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 16/02/2026 8:10

no delay

M6M6 EccleshallRoad WorksLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J15and J14 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. M5M5 BromsgroveRoad WorksLocation : The M5 southbound between junctions J4Aand J5 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 24 February 2026 to 06:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M2M2 RochesterRoad WorksLocation : The M2 westbound between junctions J3and J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1, 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 24 February 2026 to 06:00 on 25 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be three of four lanes closed. M1M1 IlkestonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M1 northbound between junctions J25and J26 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:00 and 02:15 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:00 and 02:15 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two 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.

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

M65M65 BlackburnAuthorityOperationLocation : The M65 eastbound between junctions J5and J6 . Reason : Police incident. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 24 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 0:54 am. Well folks, it's that time of day where we take a look at what's happening on the roads. Let's dive right in!Starting off in London, we've got heavy delays on the M25 at junction 10 due to a broken down vehicle. You might want to give yourself some extra time if you're heading in that direction.Heading up north to Manchester, we're seeing congestion on the M60 near junction 18. Looks like everyone's trying to beat the rush hour traffic today.If you're in Birmingham, watch out for a lane closure on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. It's causing a bit of a headache for commuters trying to get home.And last but not least, in Edinburgh, there's a traffic light failure at the junction of Princes Street and South Charlotte Street. It's causing quite the standstill, so be prepared for some delays.Well, that's all the latest traffic news for now. Remember to stay safe out there on the roads, and hopefully, your journey is a smooth one. Happy travels!


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