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M67M67 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The M67 westbound between junctions J2and J1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M621M621 DewsburyCongestionLocation : The junction of the M621 J27 and the M62. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M62M62 WakefieldCongestionLocation : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J30 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. M61M61 HorwichCongestionLocation : The M61 northbound between junctions J6and J8 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic. M60M60 OldhamCongestionLocation : The M60 anticlockwise entry slip at junction J21 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 16 April 2026. M32M32 BristolCongestionLocation : The M32 southbound between junctions J1and J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M27M27 FarehamCongestionLocation : The M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. M25M25 WatfordCongestionLocation : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J20 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. M11M11 Theydon BoisCongestionLocation : The M11 northbound at junction J6 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M1M1 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The M1 northbound exit slip at junction J21A for A46. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 April 2026. 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 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. A57A57 Ashton-under-LyneCongestionLocation : The A57 westbound between the A6018and the junction with the M67 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A52A52 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A453and the A60 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A500A500 Stoke on TrentCongestionLocation : The A500 southbound between the A53and the junction with the A5006 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A46A46 LeicesterCongestionLocation : The A46 northbound between the M1and the junction with the A50 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 BeestonCongestionLocation : The A453 northbound between the M1and the junction with the A52 eastbound. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A414A414 Welwyn Garden CityCongestionLocation : The junction of the A414and the A1M. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. A405A405 WatfordCongestionLocation : The A405 northbound at the junction with the M1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 April 2026. A404A404 High WycombeCongestionLocation : The A404 northbound at the junction with the M40 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A36A36 SalisburyCongestionLocation : The A36 southbound between the junctions with the A360and the A345 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:00 and 19:15 on 16 April 2026. A35A35 BeaminsterCongestionLocation : The A35 westbound between the junctions with the A3066and the A3052 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:30 and 18:45 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A27A27 HavantCongestionLocation : The A27 eastbound exit slip to the A3023 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 16 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A487A487 AberystwythA487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :Description: A487 : Both directions : Aberystwyth Commins Coch : Improvement work : Temporary traffic lights : 02/02/26-23/06/26 0900-1600 :, Start time: 02/02/2026 9:00 , End Date:23/06/2026 16:00, Severity: Moderate, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 02/02/2026 9:00 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: 12/04/2026 19:00 A470A470 NantgarwA470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :Description: A470 : Southbound : Upper Boat to Nantgarw : 13/04/26-17/04/26 2000-0600 : Resurfacing work : Entry slip road closed : Closed : Diversions in place :, Start time: 13/04/2026 20:00 , End Date:17/04/2026 6:00, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government,Last updated: 13/04/2026 20:00

no delay

M6M6 StaffordVehicle FireLocation : The M6 southbound between junctions J14and J13 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Cleared. M42M42 SolihullRoad WorksLocation : The M42 northbound between junctions J4and J5 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Emergency gantry construction is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 16 April 2026 to 06:00 on 17 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. M4M4 BracknellBroken down vehicleLocation : The M4 eastbound between junctions J10and J8 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:15 and 19:30 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. M18M18 SuttonVehicle RecoveryLocation : The M18 northbound between junctions J5and J6 . 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 19:45 and 20:00 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 19:45 and 20:00 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. A5A5 BletchleyAccidentLocation : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A4146 Bletchley South and the A4146 Bletchley North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:00 and 20:15 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:00 and 20:15 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A421A421 BedfordAccidentLocation : The A421 northbound between the junctions with the A4280and the A1 . 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 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A19A19 SunderlandVehicle ObstructionLocation : The A19 southbound entry slip from the A182 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Abandoned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M5M5 AlvestonRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M5 northbound exit slip at junction J14 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:30 and 20:45 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. M3M3 FleetRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The M3 westbound exit slip at Fleet Services. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:30 and 21:45 on 16 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 16 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 19:34 pm. Well, it seems like the roads are showing us who's boss today, with traffic causing quite the commotion across our beloved country. Let's dive right into it, shall we?In Manchester, we've got some heavy delays at the M60 junction 8 and 9. It looks like the traffic is slower than a tortoise on a casual Sunday stroll. So, if you're heading that way, make sure to pack some snacks and a good playlist. Trust me, you're gonna need them.Heading down to London now, things aren't looking much better. The A13 is giving us grief near the junction with the A1306. Sounds like a recipe for a traffic disaster if you ask me. So, buckle up and brace yourselves, folks.And last but not least, over in Birmingham, the M6 near junction 5 is causing more headaches than a Monday morning meeting. I'd suggest finding an alternative route if you can, unless you enjoy sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Well, that's all for now, folks. Stay safe out there and may the traffic odds be ever in your favour.


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