Traffic Update

Current Incidents

Current Incidents

congestion

M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 11 April 2026. M42M42 Castle BromwichCongestionLocation : The M42 southbound entry slip at junction J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. M25M25 RickmansworthCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise between junctions J17and J16 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Earlier Reason : Caused by the earlier medical emergency. M23M23 CrawleyCongestionLocation : The M23 southbound exit slip at junction J10 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 southbound exit slip to the A52 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. A43A43 BicesterCongestionLocation : The A43 southbound between the junctions with the A421and the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. 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 18:45 and 19:00 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A30A30 HeathrowCongestionLocation : The A30 westbound between the junctions with the A315and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 11 April 2026. A249A249 SittingbourneCongestionLocation : The A249 northbound between the junctions with the A2and the A2500 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 11 April 2026. A19A19 MiddlesbroughCongestionLocation : The A19 northbound between the junctions with the A66and the A1046 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A12A12 ChelmsfordCongestionLocation : The A12 southbound between junctions J15and J13 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 11 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 19:00 and 19:15 on 11 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A55A55 BroughtonA55 : Eastbound : J36A Broughton : 12/04/26 1630-2300 : Diversion : Closed :Description: A55 : Eastbound : J36A Broughton : 12/04/26 1630-2300 : Diversion : Closed :, Start time: 12/04/2026 16:30 , End Date:12/04/2026 23:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 10/04/2026 18:37 A483A483 Llandrindod WellsA483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :Description: A483 : Southbound : Llandrindod Wells : 12/04/26-17/04/26 1900-0600 : Closed :, Start time: 12/04/2026 19:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 10/04/2026 18:26

no delay

M6M6 Newcastle Under LymeAccidentLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J15and J16 . 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M1M1 WakefieldBroken down vehicleLocation : The M1 northbound at junction J39 . Lane Closures : Lane three is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A5A5 ShrewsburyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the M54and the A49 East of Shrewsbury. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Cleared. A34A34 NewtownAccidentLocation : The A34 northbound between the junctions with the A303and the A343 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 11 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M48M48 AlvestonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M48 westbound at junction J1 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A303A303 WhitchurchAccidentLocation : The A303 westbound between the junctions with the A342and the A338 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 11 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 11 April 2026. 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 19:34 pm. Well folks, it's that time again where we dive into the chaos of the streets. Let's kick things off with some traffic updates from around the country.In Manchester, we've got heavy delays on the M60 near junction 17 Prestwich. So, if you're heading that way, maybe pack a snack or two.Down in Birmingham, there's a bit of a hold up on the A38(M) Aston Expressway. Looks like everyone is trying to express themselves a bit too much today!Heading over to London, the M25 is living up to its reputation with some slow-moving traffic near junction 10 in Wisley. Looks like Wisley isn't feeling so wise today.And last but not least, up in Edinburgh, there's some congestion on the A720 near the Straiton junction. Time to put on your patient pants, folks.So, there you have it - your latest traffic updates from around the country. Stay safe out there and remember, it's always better to be fashionably late than stuck in traffic.


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