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Current Incidents

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M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. M56M56 AltrinchamCongestionLocation : The M56 eastbound between junctions J7and J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:15 and 12:30 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M18M18 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The M18 slip road to the M1 northbound . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 RotherhamCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J32 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 14 May 2026. Cause : Road traffic collision. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A663A663 OldhamCongestionLocation : The A663 southbound at the junction with the M60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. A628A628 GlossopCongestionLocation : The A628 westbound between the A6024and the junction with the A57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A590A590 WindermereCongestionLocation : The A590 eastbound between the A5092and the junction with the A592 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:15 and 11:30 on 14 May 2026. Cause : Emergency Roadside Drains works. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A59A59 AintreeCongestionLocation : The A59 eastbound at the junction with the M57 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 northbound exit slip to the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:45 and 11:00 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A50A50 UttoxeterCongestionLocation : The A50 westbound between the junctions with the A518 Uttoxeter East and the A518 Uttoxeter North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A5A5 CondoverCongestionLocation : The A5 northbound at the junction with the A49 South of Shrewsbury. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A49A49 HerefordCongestionLocation : The A49 northbound between the junctions with the A466and the A465 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound entry slip from the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 14 May 2026. A428A428 KingstonCongestionLocation : The A428 eastbound between the junctions with the A1and the A1198 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A38A38 DerbyCongestionLocation : The A38 southbound between the junctions with the A610and the A61 Derby. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 northbound between the junctions with the A345and the A360 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A34A34 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The A34 southbound between the junctions with the A272and the M3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:45 and 12:00 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 StainesCongestionLocation : The A30 eastbound exit slip to the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. A3A3 GuildfordCongestionLocation : The A3 southbound between the A320and the junction with the A322 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:00 and 11:15 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 ClaphamCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A24 North and the A24 South. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:30 and 10:45 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A14A14 KetteringCongestionLocation : The A14 westbound exit slip at junction J7 Kettering North. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

M4M4 PentyrchM4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J33 Capel LlanillternDescription: M4 : Now clear : Eastbound : J33 Capel Llanilltern, Start time: 14/05/2026 9:22 , Expected end time:14/05/2026 9:27, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/05/2026 9:22 A470A470 PontypriddA470 : Now clear : Northbound : Pontypridd to AbercynonDescription: A470 : Now clear : Northbound : Pontypridd to Abercynon, Start time: 14/05/2026 9:22 , Expected end time:14/05/2026 9:27, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/05/2026 9:22

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M62M62 DewsburyAccidentLocation : The M62 westbound between junctions J27and J26 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 13:00 and 13:15 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 13:00 and 13:15 on 14 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M5M5 LeighVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M5 northbound between junctions J11and J9 . 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 11:30 and 11:45 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 11:30 and 11:45 on 14 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A47A47 LowestoftRoad WorksLocation : The A47 eastbound between the junctions with the A1117and the A1144 north Lowestoft. Reason : Emergency road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 18:53 on 9 May 2026 to 06:00 on 18 May 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A19A19 SunderlandAccidentLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A690and the A183 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared.

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

M6M6 EccleshallAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J14and J15 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 12:30 and 12:45 on 14 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 12:30 and 12:45 on 14 May 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 2 hours against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 11:14 am. Well folks, it's that time again where we dive into the chaos that is our roads. Let's see what trouble lies ahead for our fellow drivers out there.In Kingston Upon Thames, a broken down vehicle at the junction of Portsmouth Road and High Street is causing quite the commotion. Make sure to avoid that area if you can, folks.Heading over to Manchester now, we're seeing heavy delays on the M60 due to an accident near junction 17. Looks like it's going to be a slow journey for anyone heading in that direction.And in Birmingham, roadworks on the A38(M) Aston Expressway are causing delays for those trying to get out of the city. A little bit of patience might go a long way in this situation.So there you have it, folks. Stay safe out there on the roads and remember, it's better to arrive late than never. Until next time, this is your trusty travel reporter signing off.


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