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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 21:15 and 21:30 on 3 March 2026. M6M6 Sutton ColdfieldCongestionLocation : The M6 northbound between junctions J6and J7 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:00 and 21:15 on 3 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. M57M57 AintreeCongestionLocation : The junction of the M57 J7 and the M58. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:30 and 21:45 on 3 March 2026. M5M5 AvonmouthCongestionLocation : The M5 southbound entry slip at junction J17 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 3 March 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 21:00 and 21:15 on 3 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. M4M4 ReadingCongestionLocation : The M4 eastbound entry slip at junction J11 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 3 March 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 20:45 and 21:00 on 3 March 2026. A50A50 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : The A50 eastbound exit slip to the A453 and M1 J24. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 20:45 and 21:00 on 3 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. A453A453 Castle DonningtonCongestionLocation : 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 21:00 and 21:15 on 3 March 2026. 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 21:15 and 21:30 on 3 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

incident

A465A465 ResolvenA465 : Both directions : Aberdulais to Resolven : Accident : Road closed :Description: A465 : Both directions : Aberdulais to Resolven : Accident : Road closed :, Start time: 03/03/2026 20:35 , Expected end time:04/03/2026 8:29, Severity: Road closure, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 03/03/2026 20:35

no delay

M62M62 BrighouseBroken down vehicleLocation : The M62 eastbound at junction J26 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M32M32 BristolAccidentLocation : The M32 northbound between junction J1and the M4 . 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 00:30 and 00:45 on 4 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 4 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed. M18M18 DoncasterBroken down vehicleLocation : The M18 northbound exit slip at junction J3 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:15 and 21:30 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:15 and 21:30 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. A66A66 KeswickRoad 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. A3A3 HaslemereRoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagementLocation : The A3 northbound between the junctions with the A333and the A283 Milford north. Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:00 and 22:15 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A19A19 GuisboroughBroken down vehicleLocation : The A19 northbound exit slip to the A67 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. A168A168 ThirskBroken down vehicleLocation : The A168 northbound between the junctions with the A1Mand the A167 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

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

M1M1 Castle DonningtonVehicle FireLocation : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J24 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 22:30 and 22:45 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:30 and 22:45 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A20A20 FolkestoneAccidentLocation : The A20 eastbound between the junctions with the M20and the A260 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. A14A14 IpswichAccidentLocation : The A14 eastbound between junctions J52 Claydon and J55 Copdock. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 23:30 and 23:45 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 23:30 and 23:45 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Here are the latest traffic and travel news from traffic update dot co dot UK at 21:34 pm. Let's jump straight into the traffic news, folks! Brace yourselves, because it's a bit of a mixed bag out there on the roads today.In Oxfordshire, we've got reports of heavy delays at the A34 junction near Abingdon. It looks like those pesky roadworks are causing a right old headache for drivers this morning.Heading over to Essex now, and it seems like the M25 near Brentwood is living up to its reputation as the world's biggest car park. Delays of up to 30 minutes are being reported, so make sure you've got a good podcast lined up for the journey.And finally, up in Manchester, it's gridlock around the M60 near Sale. Looks like everyone had the same idea to get out on the road at the same time. Patience is a virtue, folks!Remember to stay safe out there and keep calm behind the wheel. And if you're lucky enough to be sitting in traffic while listening to me, just think of it as a little unexpected me-time. Happy travels, everyone!


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