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M6M6 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J4and J4A . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M40M40 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The M40 northbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 westbound at the junction with the A5036 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 April 2026. A46A46 KenilworthCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound exit slip to the A452 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A45A45 WellingboroughCongestionLocation : The A45 eastbound exit slip to the A5001 West. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 April 2026. A449A449 Ross On WyeCongestionLocation : The A449 southbound between the junctions with the M50and the A40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. A27A27 EastbourneCongestionLocation : The A27 westbound exit slip to the A2270 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 5 April 2026. A21A21 SissinghurstCongestionLocation : The A21 southbound between the A268and the junction with the A265 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A1A1 Newcastle Upon TyneCongestionLocation : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:15 and 13:30 on 5 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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M62M62 SuttonVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J35and J34 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:30 and 14:45 on 5 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:30 and 14:45 on 5 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M25M25 Potters BarBroken down vehicleLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J25and J24 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of four lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A19A19 MiddlesbroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 southbound entry slip from the A1046 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 14:15 and 14:30 on 5 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:45 and 14:00 on 5 April 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 14:14 pm. Hold on to your hats, folks, because I've got the latest traffic updates coming your way! Let's dive right in:On the M25, we've got slow-moving traffic at junction 10 near Wisley due to a broken down vehicle. Make sure to give yourself some extra time if you're heading in that direction.Heading up north, in Manchester, there are delays on the M60 around junction 17 near Whitefield following a multi-vehicle collision. Traffic is at a standstill so it's best to find an alternative route if possible.Over in Cardiff, drivers on the A48 are experiencing heavy congestion near Cowbridge Road East. Looks like it's going to be a bumper-to-bumper situation, so pack your patience.And last but not least, in London, there are reports of delays on the A12 near Romford due to roadworks. It's a classic case of the dreaded cones causing chaos.Well, that's all for now on the traffic front. Stay safe out there on the roads, and remember to keep calm and carry on driving. Until next time, happy travels!


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