Current Incidents
congestion
M62
CongestionLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M60
CongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 27 February 2026. M5
CongestionLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 27 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4
CongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J20and J19 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59
CongestionLocation : The junction of the A59and the M57. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 27 February 2026. A585
CongestionLocation : The A585 northbound at the junction with the A586 Hardhorn. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. A50
CongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the A5005and the junction with the A500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 27 February 2026. A453
CongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the junctions with the A6and the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:15 and 20:30 on 27 February 2026. A421
CongestionLocation : The A421 northbound between the junctions with the A4280and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Cause : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. A249
CongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the M2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
no delay
M6
Road WorksLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J3and J4 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed. M1
AccidentLocation : The M1 southbound between junctions J22and J21 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder, lanes 1 and 2 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed. A66
Road 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 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A30
AccidentLocation : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the A388 Launceston Central and the A388 Launceston East. Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:45 and 23:00 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:45 and 23:00 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A11
AccidentLocation : The A11 northbound between the junctions with the A1075and the A47 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:15 and 22:30 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:15 and 22:30 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.
severe disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure
A56
ResurfacingLocation : The A56 northbound between the A681 Haslingden North and the junction with the A680 Haslingden North . Reason : Road resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 19:57 on 27 February 2026 to 06:00 on 28 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A1
Vehicle FireLocation : The A1 southbound entry slip from the A69 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 27 February 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.
Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:04 pm. Hello everyone, buckle up as I bring you the latest traffic updates to help you navigate your way through the chaos on the roads today.Starting off in Manchester, there are reports of heavy congestion around the M60 ring road, particularly around junction 4. So if you're heading in that direction, be sure to pack some snacks for the journey.In Birmingham, there seems to be a lane closure on the M6 southbound at junction 6, causing delays for commuters. Looks like someone forgot to set their alarm this morning.Heading over to London, the A12 is experiencing some slow-moving traffic near Stratford due to roadworks. Remember, patience is a virtue, especially in bumper-to-bumper situations.And lastly, in Edinburgh, drivers are facing delays on the A720 at Baberton junction. Take a deep breath and enjoy the scenic route if you can.That's all for now folks, stay safe out there and remember, stay calm and drive on._traffic and travel news delivered to you straight from the BBC Radio traffic center.
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