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A55A55 LlanfairpwllgwyngyllA55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further noticeDescription: A55 : Both directions : Britannia Bridge : Speed limit 30 mph : Due to high winds : Until further notice, Start time: 01/07/2026 16:58 , Expected end time:02/07/2026 7:15, Severity: Slight, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 01/07/2026 16:58 A483A483 Ffair-fA483 : Now open : Both directions : Llandeilo to FfairfachDescription: A483 : Now open : Both directions : Llandeilo to Ffairfach, Start time: 01/07/2026 17:45 , Expected end time:01/07/2026 16:41, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 01/07/2026 17:45

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 18:04 pm. If you're currently out and about on the roads, you might want to brace yourself for some traffic snarls heading your way. Starting off in the lovely town of Basingstoke, we've got some delays near the M3 junction 6 roundabout, so be sure to plan your route accordingly.Heading over to Birmingham now, we're seeing some slow-moving traffic near the M42 junction 6, so if you're in that area, you might want to grab yourself a cuppa and settle in 'cause you could be there for a while.Down in Exeter, we've got reports of an overturned lorry causing some chaos on the A30 near the Fenny Bridges roundabout. Might want to consider taking an alternative route if you're in a hurry to get home.And finally, in sunny Manchester, it looks like there's a broken-down vehicle near the M60 junction 8 causing some delays, so make sure you've got some good tunes queued up to pass the time.That's all for now, folks. Stay safe on the roads and remember, it's better to arrive late than never!


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